Baby Croquembouche delivered safely this weekend...despite gale force winds on the south coast!!
Thats right... She Bakes did it again. a very special and beautifully petite croquembouche was created and delivered to the Ginger Pig restaurant this weekend for a client's father's birthday.
It was touch and go whether it would make it from the delivery van to this lovely restaurant in Hove in one piece but with some clever SAS style manoeuvres from Jen and a helpful restaurant manager opening the door ....mission accomplished!!
Thank you to the client Annette Andrews for emailing her appreciation this morning.
'My Dad’s love of profiteroles is legendary in our family and I thought that a Croquembouche would be an extra special way for him to enjoy his favourite dessert on his birthday. I literally searched “Croquembouche in Brighton/Hove” and there you were, smiling away with a chocolate Benedict Cumberbatch – you had my custom right then and there.
Your friendly, helpful, “can do” emails settled the deal and I am so pleased that I found you – there are not a lot of people who from a simple email straight away bend over backwards for someone they have never met.
I truly mean it when I say that you have massive talent – the Croquembouche itself was delectable, delightful and had us fighting over the last morsels. It really did finish of my Dad’s birthday perfectly and his little delighted face when that tower of awesomeness came out was such a treat.
Thank you for everything, you total Star! '
Chocolate artistry and barista experience day
Chocolate Artistry and Barista Experience day
Sunday April 3rd , The One Church, Gloucester Place, Brighton.
Jen Lindsey-Clark (me) creating Chocolate Carousel art.
It's time to share some of my secrets.....
Come and join me for a day of chocolate obsession and coffee indulgence.
Bring your passion for chocolate and coffee together and hop on this caffeine charged carousel of delights.
Train with me, one of Brighton's leading chocolatiers and barista experts Ben Szobody to consummate your ultimate pleasures.. chocolate and coffee.
You will learn how to fill, dip and decorate chocolates, adorn a miniature celebration cake and hand-sculpt a pure chocolate rose.
Listen to a coffee talk and join a tasting session with Ben, One Church's fabulous coffee boff. Using Small batch's single origin quality coffee and the latest coffee brewing apparatus you will master that perfect cup of coffee.
Only 12 places available so work fast!!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chocolate-artistry-and-barista-experience-day-tickets-20587207893
£150 or £130 early bird ticket using the code 'chocchurch' at www.eventbrite.co.uk before 19 February 2016.
Dark Chocolate and White chocolate She Bakes sculpted cake. You will make a miniature version of this on the course and can take it home to share or NOT share. That is entirely up to you.
Ben Szobody in action. You can see the beautiful One Church stained glass windows behind him. Such a light and airy venue.
It's beginning to look a lot like CHRISTMAS!!
She Bakes Christmas gifts galore!!!! Officially on sale NOW!!!!!
£15.00 - 12 She Bakes hand dipped Christmas chocolates...Dark chocolate and orange, champagne truffle and rich dark chocolate with roasted pecan and sultanas. All wrapped up in a beautiful gold box. Very easy to send to loved ones in post.
£15.00 - 150g Bergamot infused milk Chocolate 'Natashas'
with pecans,sultanas and crystallized ginger.
Sexy, opulent and a bit nutty just like their name sake.
£12.00 - 150g bag Champagne truffles.
Smooth and boozy with a rich crisp dark chocolate shell and taste bud buzzy cocoa powder to finish.
please email me at jen@shebakes.co.uk to place an order for christmas
Weddings at Herstmonceux Castle ...the venue of the summer!!
This five tiered edible lace and austin rose topped cake was designed by the bride Debbie and I. Bringing together the vintage mint green of her bridesmaid dresses and the white lace trim on her beautiful dress. It stood incredibly proud in the ballroom of the medieval castle, the room had been decorated by the bride and helpers. One of the most breath taking reception rooms i have ever seen. Congratulations Debbie and Keith!!
Second wedding at Herstmonceux this month.. but the first She Bakes 'naked cake' ! No that does not mean I turned up in my birthday suit to deliver it. It is the trendy cake with no icing. Rustic, simple, fresh and stunning!