Not to be outdone, beginning student Erik… also known as Pastry Chef #3…
really stepped it up a notch (or 12) tonight. We’ve had some great snacks
from the other two pastry chefs Cam & Paul… but tonight… look out!!!

Tonight we were treated to some incredible treats – two different kinds that each
required a “legend” to explain what they were. Erik drew us a chart!!! With too many
layers of incredible taste treats!!! And for undoubtedly the first time ever at Lillstreet…
real gold dust covered cocoa bits on top!

Sweet treat #1 – “Amber”
With layered goodness from bottom to top: milk chocolate crisp, caramel, caramel cream,
lemon madeliene, more caramel cream, caramel glaze and the gold-covered cocoa bits!

Sweet treat #2 – “St. Lucie”
Again, from the bottom to top: white chocolate crisp, strawberry jam, yuzu curd,
coconut-lime cake, strawberry jam, coconut mousse.

Special thanks to Erik for treating us big-time this week – and for the incredible sweets!
Trust me – they were incredible!!! And if you want something equally special, visit Erik
and get some great treats at Vanille Patisserie – 2229 Clybourn in Chicago.
Or shop online – www.vanillepatisserie.com

And not to be underestimated, another beginning student & non-pastry chef, Hanna
brought in another tasty treat she made too. I’m always willing to bring treats too…
so I brought some Thin Mints! Not surprisingly… my treats were the only ones
left over at the end of class!