Living the

Sweet Life

10 Fascinating

Facts About Pastry Chefs

They might share the same kitchen, but there is a world of

difference between pastry chefs and regular chefs. Here's a sneak peak into the world of

these sweet-makers that'll break any

misconceptions you might have!

It takes time. Lot of time!A celebrity Chef once got the idea for an ice cream, which took him three days to make! Good dessert making takes at least an entire day of preparation even when recipes are known.

They're cool!These guys

have the best ideas! They

are full of art and colours.

Plus, working with

chocolates and creams mean

heavy refrigeration -

so it is cool that way too!

Their mistakes cannot be redeemed

Isla Vargas says you cannot fix a pastry

by adding the missing salt. One

little mistake and the whole plate goes

into the trash

They calm the kitchen

While every other cook is screaming for spices

or shouting about deadlines, a pastry chef

is calmly applying the finishing touches on a

velvet cupcake!

Not all of their time goes in making wedding cakes!They do spend time making giant masterpieces of sugar and dough, but that is only a tiny part of the story.

Their knives are dull!The chef Isla Vargas complains "We have the dullest knives in the kitchen!" While all the other chefs have an entire weaponry, pastry knives cannot event cut an onion well.

They make something from nothingWell, almost nothing. From mere sugar, dough and some colour they can create an array of recipes that will surprise your imagination.

They're very, very passionate

Zak Miller once said that pastry chefs spend 70%

of their time preparing the food, and only 30% in service - almost the

opposite of a mainstream chef! These

chefs are extremely passionate about their

recipes!

It's not a stress-free job.Diners can wait for their main course and drinks, but are impatient when it comes to their desserts. Sometimes pastry chefs are given just a few squeezed minutes to put in all the work and add an artistic touch to their scrumptious desserts!

They are obsessive!The exact measurements of pastries can remind you of a mathematician. If dessert recipes do not follow precision and chemistry, the whole thing could turn into a disaster.

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