Finally, an Update

     I have neglected updating my blog because I have been so busy.  So here goes!


   Here are some examples of airbrushing on pastilliage:

                           
                                             Some sugar work with airbrushed pastillage:

                                                           Me and Stephane Treand:

                                                           More airbrushed pastillage:

   


  I have had several opportunities to further enhance my techniques and skills.  I had a three day session with MOF Stephane Treand.  I worked on airbrushing, pastilliage, and sugar sculptures.  He is a pastry genius and creative and talented beyond words.  I found out that the airbrushing that he makes look so easy is unbelievably difficult!  The first day that I worked at it, my work looked like a preschooler did it.  With determination and practice, I managed to improve enough so that I am proud to post some photos of my work from that experience.


     In July, I was invited to a seminar from Dessert Professional and sponsored by Callebaut Chocolate and Pre Jel America.  Two very famous and accomplished French pastry chefs put on amazing demonstrations and served delicious and gorgeous creations.

                                        Five Star Chef Jerome Landau from Cocoa Barry
                                                                   and his creations

        I  was invited to attend a fabulous three day intensive chocolate workshop at the Guittard Chocolate Studio, by pastry chef and chocolatier, Jin Caldwell.  She has her won chocolate business called Jin Ju Chocolates.  She was pastry chef at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, among many other experiences.  I learned some wonderful techniques and got some fabulous recipes from that experience.
Here are some examples.