“…you have a sophisticated understanding of flavors, you’ve got the bitterness on the back of the palate and then those tart little pings of the sumac. It's just fireworks in a pastry.”
~Anna Olson, Celebrated Chef and Author.
Highlights from my time competing on Food Network Canada’s Great Chocolate Showdown.
Purdy’s Chocolatier Challenge Win





…I’ve seen a lot of stuff, but curry, cardamom, cinnamon and pineapple, I haven’t and they work, so good on you man!”
~Steven Hodge, Pastry Chef.