This past Friday I completed the chocolate showpiece unit in class and then traveled home with this large and extremely fragile sculpture. It felt a bit like Food Network Challenge carrying it around, but luckily my boyfriend was nice enough to pick me up (only a decorative curl fell off in transit). In this section we were able to take a nice break from production and concentrate on learning and practicing new decorative chocolate techniques.
The components of this showpiece include: molded spheres (for the base), leaves, curls, two different flowers, and a large molded s-shaped curve. It was easy to get frustrated when handling the fragile pieces, getting caught up in wanting to make something perfect, but I had to just relax and remember that is was my first attempt and I know it will get easier as I continue to practice. It’s pretty amazing to see how versatile a medium chocolate is and to realize that the creative possibilities are endless!
Tags: chocolate showpiece, flowers, sculpture, spheres
IT’S BEAUTIFUL! I love it. It’s way cooler than I even imagined.
Now the question remains, are you doing to eat it? And can I eat the peony? (just kidding)
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Wow Kaitlyn, your chocolate sculpture is fantastic! I’ll be anxious to hear more about it when we see you and Peter next! Were counting on you to make the chocolates for the New York wedding bridal luncheon, (:
See you soon
Patty-Thank you! I’m in the midst of exams right now and I actually have to recreate this showpiece in class tomorrow to present to my instructor. I also had to make dark chocolate ganache and grand marnier caramels that I will bring for you to try when we see you this weekend!
Kaitlyn, I hope your exams are going well. I’m anxious to hear about your chocolate making! We will see you tomorrow.