Las Vegas: "The Bride" Bridal Shower Cake

This is a cake!  The bride has come to life in this spectacular (and edible!) sculpture by Jean Philippe Patisserie.  You can see more of Jean Philippe's creations online here, select the "Dolls" option.

The cake revolves in a display case (at the Jean Philippe Patisserie in the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas) so that guests can admire the work from all sides.    

The patisserie (where I indulged in this) has a video playing on a monitor that shows his skilled staff making the chocolate creations that are available in the shop.  Watching it was like sitting in on a chocolates class and I watched the whole presentation - candies moving down a conveyor belt under a wide ribbon of chocolate, an artist painting the side of a cake, a white chocolate mum being formed, petal by petal, out of individual pieces (comma-shaped smudges) of white chocolate.  I loved it.  

Maybe I should take a class in working with chocolate? 

Las Vegas: Jean Philippe Patisserie

Oh me, oh my!  When I arrived at The Bellagio in Las Vegas, I made a beeline for the Jean Philippe Patisserie, which is to the left of the conservatory not far from the lobby.  You know, just to make sure it was still there and that I could go ahead with my "travel plans" of having a pastry a day.

I know it sounds ridiculous, but a girl has to dream, doesn't she?  In truth, I have been here 3 days and have actually spread my sugar consumption around.  

Day One: a multitude of mini-pastries at The Buffet at The Bellagio (it was our travel day and we hadn't had lunch or dinner, so a buffet was a fun way to go.) 

Day Two: a red velvet cupcake at Jean Philippe.  The cake was delicious - dense and moist.  The frosting encased in this glorious red lacquer was sweet, fluffy and satisfying.  Would I order this again - absolutely! 

Day Three: I ordered myself a small cup of gelato at Cafe Gelato, which is inside The Bellagio, next to the Fine Art Gallery.  I had Bailey's and Dark Chocolate side-by-side and I have never been happier.  I was able to eat it outside on the terrace that overlooks the pool.  I stood in the sun (it was about 62 and sunny today) and enjoyed the fresh air and sweet treat.

I still have two days left on this trip, so there are more pastries in my future.  

City Series: Las Vegas, Jean Philippe Patisserie

Ooh la la!  This display case is a pastry-lover's dream come true.  I was lucky enough to visit the Jean Philippe Patisserie at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. 

My sweet treat was a raspberry rose macaroon.  I inhaled a rich cream pouf of pastry cream surrounded by fresh raspberries and sandwiched between two pink "crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside" rose-flavored macaroon discs.

It was very girl-y and very delicious.  I look happy, don't I?

Streaming Chocolate

Since chocolate is a such a big part of Valentine's Day, I thought you might like to see the chocolate fountain at Jean Philippe Patisserie inside The Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. 

This Wonka-like fountain streams 2,100 lbs of melted milk, dark & white chocolate from 27 feet above. If you click the Jean Philippe Patisserie link you can select the video tour and see the entire fountain in action. 

Ahh...streaming video of streaming chocolate. Be still my heart. 

Happy Day Seven of the 12 Days of Valentine's Day.