Spring is time for Chocolate Education!

Since the last time I wrote on this blog, in a freshly post-Covid world, a LOT has happened here in Paris. The best news item to report is of course the birth of my amazing baby girl, who is already about to turn three — definitely not a baby anymore! If you make it to the bottom of the newsletter you’ll get to see her in action =). Motherhood has definitely given me a new perspective on life, the universe, and everything, including how to redefine my business.

Last fall, I stepped away from my role as manager of the chocolate workshop at Edwart to focus more on Tarts & Truffles and my own projects (toddler included). I can still rent the space for my own clients, so hands-on chocolate class bookings are still possible! French pastry classes, walking tours, made-to-order cakes for special occasions and “just because” are also still in the mix.

The BIG new focus, though, is what I like to call Chocolate Education. You may or may not know that I have been judging for the Academy of Chocolate in London since 2019, eventually becoming a Grand Juror for filled chocolates in 2022. In 2024, I took it to the next level by attending the annual Chocoa trade fair in Amsterdam, and then completing the Level 1 and 2 certification as an official Chocolate Taster with the International Institute of Chocolate & Cacao Tasting in Bucharest! I hope to complete the Level 3 training at origin in Peru or India by 2025.

The incredible breadth and depth of what I have learned, the people I’ve met, the chocolate I’ve tasted, and the ideas and collaborations that were born from these experiences are mind-blowing. So here I am, ready to share it all with you! I’ve brought some new hands, collaborators, and experts on board to offer even more interesting experiences.

Check out the ‘Order Now’ page for the current Spring line-up! If you don’t see a course that fits your interest or schedule, drop me a line and let me know what you’d like to add. More exciting events will definitely pop up in the next months. All courses are also available for private bookings. Please indicate your time zone, location, and whether you’re interested in an in-person or online event.

I’m always open to travel, new experiences and collaborations so if you’ve got a more “out of the box” idea or request, don’t be shy!