My Lovelies! A very interesting thing happened to me yesterday! I received a very curt Cease-and-Desist order from Chef Hasty Torres, a 90210 chocolatier in Beverly Hills . Ms. Torres is the really, real Madame Chocolat and does not appreciate me brandying about the name in any way or fashion. Madame Chocolat is the name […]
A “Torte” by any other name would be a “Cake”…
Chef Genny and I had such a very interesting discussion the other day. It was in regards to the term “torte” vs “cake” and the differences between them. You see, Genny seems concerned that if we call our specialty cake offerings based on my truffle flavors “Truffle Tortes” as opposed to “Truffle Cakes”, we will confuse our beloved guests.