by Karine Castro | 25 Jul 2023 | Portrait
In their native Belgium, Nicolas Decloedt and Caroline Baerten work in favor of nature. In their restaurant, Humus & Hortense, they demonstrate that a new way of cooking is possible. Through their ethical and artistic work, plant-based cuisine takes shape with...
by Karine Castro | 18 Mar 2021 | Chefs, Pastry
Passionate about nutrition and its benefits, Johanna expresses herself through a style of pastry where gluttony meets the art of beauty and health. Photo credit: Johanna Le Pape Consulting From the Lutetia to Mondial des Arts Sucrés At the Lutetia Hotel ,...
by Karine Castro | 18 Feb 2021 | Chefs, Pastry
From Australia to France Originally from Sydney, it was in France that Richard Hawke discovered pastry-making. After finishing his apprenticeship, he obtained his visa and left his country with the sweet dream of learning from the biggest names in French pastry. It...
by Karine Castro | 6 Mar 2019 | Chefs, Pastry
A contest of circumstance(s) Sometimes all it takes is a competition to show what a pastry Chef is capable of. A suitable theme is also sufficient to show another side of the story. And all it takes is a good pastry Chef convinced by his ideas to revolutionise the...
by Karine Castro | 15 Apr 2018 | Chefs, Pastry
With this word game, they wanted to highlight the fawn, a discreet animal, that we like to watch and that creates surprise when it appears. This is how Kevin and Jérôme see plant-based pastry. It must surprise and amaze, with elegance and agility. French pastry Oh...