2012 Pastry Competition
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Super Bowl 2012!!!
February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Chef Robin Duke is at it again! How amazing is this cake he made for Super Bowl 2012!!!! … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving
November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Wow....look at this beautiful turkey (cake) made by one of our very talented local pastry chefs, Robin Duke, at the Luxor Hotel Casino. Don't we all wish we were there to try a bite!!! … [Read more...]
Heart Attack Grill opening in Las Vegas
July 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
From the LV Review Journal, 2.28.11 "With greasy bar food, belly-busting buffets and deep-fried Twinkies, Las Vegas has plenty of options if you're looking for food that's bad for you. But how many of them come with a disclaimer? "The Heart Attack Grill diet is not for everyone," states the warning from the Heart Attack Grill, which is scheduled to open in downtown Las Vegas by the end of the year. "Side effects may include sudden weight gain, repeated increase in wardrobe size, back … [Read more...]
OPEN HOUSE! May 2nd 2011 Noon-7pm
April 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
LV Gourmet is so excited to have an open house at our new location! Please come and see all that we have to offer you. Join us for: Wine, Chocolate & Cheese Gift bags and Samples New Products Meet our manufactures and import partners Monday May 2nd Noon – 7pm Our new office location is: 6340 S. Sandhill #4 Las Vegas, NV 89120 261-0020 Major cross streets are Eastern and Pecos. We are 1 block East of Pecos then travel north on Sandhill half a … [Read more...]
U.S. Pastry Chef of the Year
March 30, 2011 By 1 Comment
LV Gourmet Congratulates Marco Cossio, of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, for his hard work & dedication to the profession Winner of the 22nd annual U.S. Pastry Competition "U.S. Pastry Chef of the Year" … [Read more...]
… On dining out
March 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
"I think in France for example, we can say whatever we want about the French, but going out and dining is more about the intellectual moment to share with the people you dine with than trying to figure out what the chef did with that little piece of salmon or lobster and all that. It's more about the conversations, it's more about the privilege to share a moment with your friends and not be so obsessed with everything going into the plate and around it ... I think luxury and pampering and … [Read more...]
New product (must see!)
March 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Here at LV Gourmet, we are so excited to introduce a new line of product from Elle & Vire. We now carry all of their dessert bases which only require a quick boil and then refrigeration. They include lemon, panna cotta, creme brulee, tiramisu, cre'me anglaise and chocolate creme brulee (made with Valrhona chocolate!) This new product will make a pastry chef out of anyone! Below is a link to a video which will show you just how easy it is. You will also see the Cookal Caramel … [Read more...]
founder of Forbes Magazine
January 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
"History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats." Bertie C. Forbes … [Read more...]
Chocolate lovers are Joyful
January 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The French are famous for their joie de vivre, which translates, joy of life, but you don't have to be French or even live in France to indulge in and enjoy those kinds of special treats. Living with lusciousness means choosing to include such delights for the senses as often as you can, in fact, it is vital to take the time to embrace those small things that make life more pleasant. You can apply this delicious concept to anything that gives you a morsel of delight in your day. Try having … [Read more...]
