Sugar Savvy

When I was younger, Saturday mornings usually consisted of a marathon of cooking shows on public television. Jacques Torres’ Dessert Circus was one of them, featuring the French pâtissier and chocolatier creating masterpieces that both inspired and intimidated. He made things fun and was one of the first people I saw who really […]

Where better to taste hot chocolate in Paris than in one of the premier chocolate stores? La Maison du Chocolat is one of the most popular chocolate shops, well known for their exquisite truffles. I thought it would be an appropriate end to my chocolat chaud series in Paris.
Everyone knows that things in […]

“…son fameux chocolat chaud…” (”…his famous hot chocolate…”)
This line was taken directly from Jean-Paul Hévin’s website and thus immediately piqued my interest. Anyone gutsy enough to make such a claim deserved to be investigated immediately.
Situated a mere block away from Place Vendôme (and the tempting perfection of chocolat chaud at the Ritz Paris Hotel), […]

Apparently the competition for the best chocolat chaud in Paris is fierce. After visiting Angélina and being disappointed with the experience, I began hearing whispers of other places in Paris that were rumored to give Angélina a run for its money.
Never one to back down from a challenge, I took it upon myself to […]

Le chocolat Africain at Angélina - does it live up to the hype?
Open almost any guidebook for Paris and you inevitably find a listing for this venerable salon du thé on Rue de Rivoli, facing the Tuileries. However, it’s not tea that draws hoards of people to this food landmark in Paris. Rather, […]