Christmas – Yule logs and invitations to indulge – LUXE.TV

A Yule log is an invitation to indulge. And this year, pastry chefs have competed in inventiveness To treat gourmets young and old
with high-end Yule logs. Here’s a quick tour in pictures. With their magical Christmas craftsman, Maison Lenôtre continues its exploration of French festive traditions By exploring another region rich in customs, Provence. What else but the Sainte-Victoire mountain, An essential symbol of the region’s landscapes, To inspire Creative Director Guy Krenzer
and Pastry Chef Jean-Christophe Jeanson. A mountain with two faces, Reinterpreted here in two distinct decors, One snowy and powdery side, The other shiny with an intense chocolate icing. Provence serves as a real common thread
in this majestic creation, With a slightly sweet 
and fresh mandarin confit, A creamy mandarin mousseline cream And a praline with pine nuts and 
intense hazelnuts To counterbalance the addictive chocolate mousse. The log is presented in a 
Provencal decor Illustrated by the artist Éric Garence, Which is revealed as the portions are cut. The chocolate olive branch strewn on top
completes the enchanting decor. Those who prefer 
an icy alternative to round off the festivities, Can jump on the astonishing frozen Calisson, Covered with a magnificent almond paste decoration With patterns evoking the quilted bedspread, 
so dear to Marseille and its surroundings. Creations full of delicacies to enjoy this rich 
and wonderful journey in the heart of Provence. Pistachio, chocolate, vanilla, lemon, bergamot, 
Christmas at Christophe Michalak is synonymous   With a variety of tastes and richness of flavors. 
The pastry chef, world pastry champion in 2005,   Revisits the Yule log with gluttony and intense 
flavors that take us on a taste journey to the   Four corners of the world. For his signature 
“Fleur de Pistache” log, the Chef has revisited it   With an oriental touch. The log is composed of a 
fondant pistachio biscuit on which rests a smooth   Cream and a pistachio praline, all embellished 
with a very light and discreet coconut mousse.  

To complete the collection and vary the pleasures, 
Christophe Michalak also unveils 3 other logs:   A Pecan Chocolate which highlights the 
roundness of chocolate, A "Pure" Vanilla, a great classic with intense flavors And a Lemon-Bergamot bursting with freshness. The Chef has also revisited his traditional 
Christmas trees, imagining two new deliciously   Chocolatey versions without forgetting the mini 
Santa Claus, as charming as they are crunchy, and   Which will be able to decorate the most beautiful 
tables while delighting both young and old. For the end of year celebrations, Pierre Hermé 
takes us on endless daydreams. His collection revolves around an imaginary world
with enchanting gardens where anything is possible! As every year, the Picasso of pastry, associated with 
the drawings of the artist Safia Ouares,   Created an XXL range in which everyone can find 
what they are looking for. We fell in love with the log where
the pistachio is precious and dreamy. On the edge of an imaginary garden, The round-shaped dried fruit delivers its 
most secret flavors To an Infinitely Praline Pistachio from Iran Yule log. Pierre Hermé plays a score full of contrasts: Soft, smooth, crisp and crunchy, offering pistachio with as 
many scenes of expression as nuances of taste. To accompany it, we discover 7 other Yule logs, 2 flower-shaped desserts, creative macaroons
with daring tastes and gourmet chocolates. The end of the year promises to be rich in flavors. So many creations that will end the holiday meal 
in style while pleasing those with a sweet tooth.