> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thechocolatelife.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Getting Creative With Chocolate | #PodSaveChocolate Ep72 - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/getting-creative-with-chocolate-podsavechocolate-ep72/ - Published: 2024-09-15T17:40:29.000Z - Updated: 2024-09-18T19:14:57.000Z - Description: Episode 72 of #PodSaveChocolate is an exploration of my creative process through the lens of classic, modern, and even a viral Internet recipe that all have one thing in common – chocolate as an ingredient. Updated to include flavor suppliers mentioned during the episode. - Author: Clay Gordon - Tags: PodSaveChocolate, Live Stream **When and Where to Watch** 🗓️ The LIVE episode starts at 10:00 AM ****PDT**/****MST** (11:00 MDT, 12:00 CDT, 13:00 EDT), on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024. ‼️ ****Join the conversation LIVE!** Links to watch/comment LIVE – or to view the archived episode – on all three platforms: [Getting Creative With Chocolate | #PodSaveChocolate Ep72Episode OverviewEpisode 72 of #PodSaveChocolate is an exploration of my creative process through the lens of classic, modern, and even a viral Internet recip…![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/favicon_144x144.png)YouTube![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/maxresdefault_live.jpg)](https://youtube.com/live/72eGmT6oj0k?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Click to watch on YouTube in a new tab or window. 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[Clay Gordon on LinkedIn: #podsavechocolate #lavidacocoa #thechocolatelife #cacao #cocoa #cacau…Episode Overview Episode 72 of #PodSaveChocolate is an exploration of my creative process through the lens of classic, modern, and even a viral Internet…![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/al2o9zrvru7aqj8e1x2rzsrca)LinkedInClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/c45fy346jw096z9pbphyyhdz7)](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/claygordon%5Fpodsavechocolate-lavidacocoa-thechocolatelife-activity-7241137034831036417-3Ary?utm%5Fsource=share&utm%5Fmedium=member%5Fdesktop) This ****LINKEDIN** link is shareable [Getting Creative With Chocolate | #PodSaveChocolate Ep72Other event by TheChocolateLife on Tuesday, September 17 2024![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/aGT3gskzWBf.ico)#PodSaveChocolate Ep72![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/459901230_922217353281804_8327585169487621967_n.jpg)](https://fb.me/e/1QZbDQ8qI?ref=thechocolatelife.com) This ****FACEBOOK** link is shareable. --- ## **Episode 72 Overview** When I talk with people who describe themselves as bean-to-bar chocolate makers, one of my conversational gambits is to get them to think of themselves as chocolate makers and then ask them to ask themselves, “What can I make with the chocolate I make?” I have talked about this extensively in episodes of PodSaveChocolate and TheChocolateLifeLIVE. When I approach using chocolate as an ingredient in pastry and baking as well as more generally in a culinary context I use a variety of techniques to rethink how chocolate (and cocoa powder) can be used – reimagining the end product. In this episode of PodSaveChocolate I am going to draw connections between how I approach pairing chocolate with other foods and how I approach using chocolate as an ingredient. To set the stage – I have no formal training as a chocolatier or pastry chef. Everything I am going to share in this episode is from my interactions with world-class chocolatiers and pastry chefs, judges, instructors, and other journalists. #### History • World Pastry Forum, World and National Pastry Team Championships. • Lesson learned from Albert Adria. • A key lesson from Molecular Gastronomy. • **How Chocolate Gets Its Taste* lectures. • Not all representations of a flavor are the same (Dominique & Cindy Duby). • A conversation with Jacques Torres • Betty Koster & Kees Raat (pairing chocolate & cheese). #### Some Applications • Classic French sauces – buerre “blanc” and Hollandaise. • Cherry/chocolate amuse. • Balsamic Condimento. • Parmesan/cocoa tuile. • Chocolate layer cake. • **The*. **Best*. Baklava. **Ever*. • Improving salted butter caramel – possible? • Rethinking chocolate fondue. • Can I improve the viral scrambled egg chocolate pudding recipe. #### Reflections • One do-over. • Innovation is not a solitary process. • There is **always* the possibility to do something new with something classic. • Taste everything. • Challenge yourself. • The Pairing Game. --- ### **Links** & Resources / Flavor Suppliers [Amoretti : Ingredients, Extracts, Flavors, Mixes, Syrups and more!We make the ultimate flavorings and ingredients for your pastry, savory and beverage creations. Perfect for home, bar and restaurant use. Made in California.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/amoretti_favicon_32x32.jpg)Amoretti![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/no-image-large.gif)](https://amoretti.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Flavor and Fragrance Manufacturer | Carmi FlavorsCarmi Flavors manufactures flavors, fragrances, and specialty products for the entire food and beverage industry.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/favicon.png)Carmi Flavors![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/home-banner-english.jpg)](https://www.carmiflavors.com/us/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Nielsen-Massey Vanillas - The Finest Pure Vanilla Extracts and FlavorsNielsen-Massey Vanillas offers the finest pure vanilla extracts, pastes and flavors worldwide and is the preferred choice of bakers and chefs.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon.png)Nielsen-Massey VanillasCHRISTOPHE RULL![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/px)](https://nielsenmassey.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) --- ### **Questions?** If you have questions or want to comment, you can do so live during the episode or, if you are a ChocolateLife member, you can add them in the Comments below at ***any*** time. --- ### **Episode Hashtags and Related Accounts to Follow** #patents #trademarks #IP #IntellectualProperty #cocoa #cacao #cacau #chocolate #chocolat #craftchocolate #PodSaveChocolate #PodSaveChoc #LaVidaCocoa #TheChocolateLife --- ### **Future Episodes** 🗓️ ****Tuesday, September 24th** Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival Preview --- ### **#PodSaveChocolate and #TheChocolateLifeLIVE Archives** **To read an archived post** and find the links to watch archived episodes, click on one of the bookmark cards, below. [Pod Save Chocolate Calendar and ArchiveNews, views, and conversations on topics in cocoa and chocolate streamed live to YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook. #PodSaveChocolate!![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/12/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2023/11/TagImageBanner-PodSaveChocTagFinal_1920x1080-5.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/pod-save-chocolate-calendar-and-archive/) [#TheChocolateLifeLIVE ArchiveNews, views, and conversations on topics in cocoa and chocolate streamed live to YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/12/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2023/03/solen-feyissa-WG7v_wYZW4Q-unsplash-CalendarFeatured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatelife-live-calendar/) [PodSaveChocolateHosted by Clay Gordon, the creator and moderator of TheChocolateLife.com, #PodSaveChocolate covers a wide variety of topics in the worlds of cocoa and chocolate. 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