Pre-Christmas Party

Welcome Back.!

So I may be a little late, but these pictures are totally worth it.!

A quick introduction: On December 22, 2008, I held a mini Christmas Party for close friends.

The menu was as follows:

Balsamic Chicken with Glazed Pears Over Couscous And Sauteed Green BeansI have had dinner parties before, but I have NEVER had anyone ask for three servings of food. Even myself (being a pseudo-vegetarian) had a total of two servings.! If that does not sound (and even look good), I dont know what does.
I paired the meal with a 'Mistletoe Kiss' cocktail. Its simply a perfect mix of pear nectar, champagne, and fresh mint leaves.! To add that extra flair, I made sugar stirrers.!!!

A party is not a party (well at least not for a newly graduated Culinary Student) without centerpieces. Isomalt is my new best friend.!

The party was a blast.!!! I wish you all could have enjoyed it with us.
Until later... Happy New Year all.!

"My Teddy"

Marzipan Teddy Bear

According to Wikipedia.org:

"Marzipan is a confection consisting primarily of sugar and almond meal.

It derives its characteristic flavor from bitter almonds, which constitute 4% to 6% of the total almond content by weight. Some marzipan is also flavored with rosewater. Persipan is a similar, but cheaper product, for which the almonds are replaced by apricot or peach kernels."

"The Flower and the Bee"

Sure the title may take you to somewhere else. Maybe like a story from your early teens, but mine takes me to hours of pulled sugar!!!! Enjoy.

I'M BACK!!!!

Greetings Everyone.
For the past few months, I have been pretty busy with graduation all of two weeks away! So today I am bearing gifts for you to view! My last baking class is Candy Showpieces and Competition. Thus far in class, we have done advanced work in chocolate, pastillage, marzipan, and my favorite: SUGAR! Let me just tell you, pulling sugar looks so awesome, but takes a few days to heal due to the callouses that you receive. Enjoy my new works, and of course, if you have questions direct them to pawdourve@gmail.com.

Wedding Cake #2.

Wedding Cake #2.

I will let the images speak for itself!

A Chef.... Skateboarding Style.!

I have been away for quite awhile now because from school and work, I haven't had time for anything. This weekend I took out some time to do what I love-- PAINTING.! So I present to you my graffiti-style chef that I painted on the bottom of a friends skateboard.!!!
I am quite aware that this is not food, but as I have explained before, I have a passion for food and for fine arts.! Hope you like.!!!