Pastry passion with Samer Kobeissi, owner and executive chef of Des Choux et Des Idées
With a background in engineering, Samer Kobeissi found his calling in the kitchen, where he was drawn to a world of architecturally beautiful, flavorful and textured desserts. We took time out with the talented chef in his vibrant Beirut pastry shop to discover his likes, dislikes and what drives him to deliver his best in each and every creation.
Ramadan culinary trends with chef Paul Hayward, brought to you by Elle & Vire
Executive pastry chef Paul Hayward, consultant and owner of Ph by Design, reveals the culinary trends of the season and his favorite Elle & Vire products.
A passion for desserts by Antonio Bachour
There seems to be no end to the talent of pastry chef Antonio Bachour. Not only is he a published author, with no fewer than six books under his belt, he was also voted the Best Pastry Chef in the World (2018) by The Best Chef Award (Milan) and Pastry Chef of the Year (2019) by Esquire magazine. Here, the Puerto Rico native explains how he was hooked on pastry from a young age thanks to a childhood spent in his family’s bakery and what it takes to excel in the kitchen.
Pastry vibes with chef Brice Konan-Ferrand
Brice Konan-Ferrand, pastry chef of Valrhona, has chocolate running through his veins. We spent five minutes in the kitchen getting to know him.
A passion for pastry with chef Paul Hayward
Hailing from the UK, chef Paul Hayward has been working in pastry since he was 16. By the age of 23, Hayward was an executive pastry chef, working at The Ritz in London. Today, he is the consultant and owner of Ph by Design. We learn more about his passion for pastry.
Pastry Chef Pierre Abi Haila’s finds the origin of Valrhona’s Tulakalum chocolate
In its quest to further add value to its existing proposition, premium French chocolate maker Valrhona chose 10 chefs who have been working and promoting the brand, to an all-inclusive tour to one of its plantations in Belize
