Page 34 - April 2016 Life In Naples Magazine

CHOCOLATEit’s all about the

Yby Sandra Lee Buxton
ou may not recognize his face or
even know his name but you do
know his work, trust me you DO
know his work. This masterful genius of
pastry and chocolate creates much more
than a dessert, he creates a work of art. His
stunning desserts are guaranteed to make
you swoon with each bite. Chef Sébastien
Thieffine is the Executive Pastry Chef for
the Ritz-Carlton Resorts here in Naples
and recently contributed to the Naples
Winter Wine Festival in a big way. More
than 1,000 pieces of decadence were created
by him and his extraordinary team and then
beautifully displayed for guests to enjoy.
More than 150 lbs of chocolate alone were
used to create the desserts and show pieces,
with a quantity too big to measure of other
ingredients. At least 300 man hours were
needed and a total of 10 chefs to make the

CHEF SEBASTIEN THIEFFINE

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