Its Starting to Feel A Lot like Christmas

I think that is a song - yes with all the excitement with Masterchef Live we almost forgot to show you our prettiest Christmas product - Our Patisse Gingerbread House. A big merci to Patrick who has spent many hours labouring away to make these gorgeous treats - tres jolie! 

Vincent takes on Zumbo!!!

The noisest session at the Bakery & Sweet Treat Feature this weekend was Vincent's team taking on Adriano's team on Sunday afternoon. Lots of noise, creativity and excitement made for a fantastic session. Decorating a Patisse Buche de Noel we found some budding pastry chefs in our midst!

I think we need to get Tshirts - Vincent Gadan is a Pastry God!!!!
(I do have to say Emily you do look very cute in your top even though you were on the oppositions team)

Hands on at Patisse

Our hands on Classes at Masterchef Live proved so popular we had to pair people up so that instead of 20 participants we could take 40!

The Boys Just Wanna Have Fun!

Who is that man with Michelle??

Who is that up on stage with la patronne - doesnt look like Vincent to me????????

Vincent & Bill - our Hands on Double Act!

Whilst I was hosting the Guest Chefs, Vincent and Bill were hosting a series of fun, interactive half hour sessions. From Macaroon tree building, to decorating a Buche de Noel to the creating with the Famous Eclair it was a fun day for all our participants. In between journalists and TV Crews, Vincent displayed his usual French charm and Bill as always, the perfect MC.

Day One and Two More to go - we love Masterchef!!!!!!!!!!

Patisse At Masterchef Live

Well today was the first of three days at Masterchef Live. I had the great priviledge to host 3 amazing Guests Chefs - Anna Gare (Judge on Kids Masterchef), Christine Manfield from Universal and the amazing Peter Gilmore from Quay Restaurants. Each session was only half an hour however in that time each chef managed to convey their passion for pastry! Annas was rustic, Christines amazing and Peters dessert of 7 chocolates - just mindblowing!

The Kylie Eclair has arrived!!!!!!!!!!!

With massive thanks to the gorgeous Kylie Minogue, Patisse will on Friday release The Kylie Eclair. For 3 days only at Masterchef Live come and visit us as we host the Bakery & Sweet Treat Feature for a Hands On Class with Vincent or to watch Guest Chefs do Demo's with Michelle.

Then stop by our stand just across the way and try the amazing Kylie Eclair.  Kylie looking divine on the Eclair -  dressed by Dolce & Gabbana - tasting of white chocolate and milk chocolate - don't miss out - its for 3 days only.

Importantly 10% of the proceeds go to Kylie's nominated charity the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Last Day in Paris - cant wait to come back!!!

So many more patisseries and artisan producers to meet - counting the days until I come back
A bientot

Rose Bakery - a touch of England in Paris

Not far from St Paul is the first of this small group - Rose Bakery; Heavily influenced by her work with Alice Waters and her business Villandry in London; Rose opened this fabulous little cafe cum food store. Using the best of french ingredients cake logs; fabulous salads and tarts, beautiful tea this is a great place to visit.

Take me to Heaven - Jean Paul Hevin

Along the Rue St Honore is a fantastic chocolatier Jean Paul Hevin - downstairs a fabulous retail store upstairs a yummy Salon de The - a huge collection of chocolate inspired Patisserie!

Le Grand Epicerie - Bon Marche

David Jones Food Hall eat your heart out - this is where the Parisiens go to pick up their treats.

Chocolates; Patisserie; Wine; Truffles, Cheese; Foie Gras it just goes on  and on the way out you can stop by the Raspail marche to pick up fruit and veg!

Patrick Roger - Hottest Chocolatier in Paris

This is one simple but beautiful product - I visited the store on the Boulevard St Germain and there are a few others as well.  If you are in Paris make the effort  its worth it! they also offer delivery via their website if you cant get here!

A La Reine Astrid

This little chocolate shop is just four doors up from Poilane - discreet elegant and delicious!

Poilane Bakery

The most famous baker in Paris is of course Poilane. Located in the Rue du Cherche du Midi

there is always a queue at the door to buy their fabulous bread. Originally owned by Lionel Poilane who was tragically killed in a helicopter crash; today his daughter Apollonia runs the business with two outlets in Paris and one in London. They also wholesale and cafes if they stock their bread always mention the name Poilane to promote quality:

Paris Style

As you can tell from my blogging I just love the French window displays like this one!

Ecole Bellouet Conseil

Thanks to Beatrice Levanti who; with her husband Olivier; used to operate the French Gourmet Academy in Mosman I paid a visit toBellouet Conseil which is a Patisserie Cooking School for Professionals and those who want to be professionals: They run two and three day courses for Professionals who want to touch up on their skills and see the Parisien Pastry Trends. They also offer three month accredited courses for those who want to become pastry chefs and I happened to visit on the day that the current batch of students were graduating so it was champagne for everyone. Some fabulous macaron towers on display and wonderful icecream presentations.

Patisserie Des Reves

Which translated means Patisserie of Dreams - and it sure is true! A tiny shop located in Rue Du Bac in the 7th it takes french classics and gives them a twist. For example everyone does Tarte Tatin Round; not Contacini its rectangle; The Paris Brest (named after the 2nd most famous bike race in France) is made to look like spokes on a wheel: and the St Honore, my God - to die for and its made a la carte so just for you; Let me say he and Jacques Genin are giving Pierre Herme (who is doing wholesale and shops all over France) a run for this money showing just how good classics are - great ingredients superb presentation and AMAZING flavour.