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David Vidal in Poland for the First Time – Exceptional ‘Plated Desserts’ Training at the Academy of Skills – Inspiration

In mid-April, the Academy of Skills – Inspiration became a meeting place for passion, creativity and a modern approach to restaurant pastry. Over two intensive days, participants in the ‘Plated Desserts’ training course had the opportunity to work under the guidance of a very special guest – David Vidal, a world-class pastry chef and renowned […]

Mini desserts recipes and ideas for easy bite size desserts

What are mini desserts? Mini desserts, often referred to as monoportions, are small, elegantly presented portions of desserts usually wrapped and served as a single package. The term “monoportions” derives from French, where “mono” means single, and “portion” refers to a serving of food. These single serve desserts are gaining popularity both among professional pastry […]

Celebrations Folder 2026 – 35 years of Chocolate Inspiration

Some moments deserve a truly unique setting — occasions filled with joy and emotion: baptisms, communions, weddings, birthdays, and all those celebrations we remember for years to come. The Celebrations is dedicated specifically to them – a unique range of Barbara Decor chocolate decorations for cakes, desserts, and mini desserts created for special occasions. It […]

Crispy flakes: How to create a crunchy filling layer in cakes?

What is Crispy Flakes? Crispy flakes (often referred to in professional kitchens as Feuilletine type flakes) consists of delicate caramelized shards made from and crushed dried Crepe Dentelle cookies. They boast a distinct caramel-vanilla flavour and unique crunchiness. They serve as perfect complements for experimenting with flavour contrasts and textures. Their delicate flavour harmonizes perfectly […]

The secrets of a Perfect Chocolate Ganache

In the world of confectionery, “ganache” is a magical term, as the taste of this creamy elixir can charm even the most demanding palates. Today, let us have a look at what ganache really means, how to obtain its perfect texture and what miracles you will be able to create with this unique recipe. What […]