The Sweet Life: A day-out in Brussels with Chocolatier Marc Ducobu
For Marc Ducobu, chocolate isn’t just an ingredient; it's an art form. And, as an award-winning Belgian chocolatier and ‘pastry maverick’, he knows a thing or two about it.
Every dish at Hotel Savoy has a story behind it and each one of its ingredients play a role in unravelling the tale. Rocco Forte’s Director of Food and Italy’s most renowned Chef Fulvio Pierangelini conjures magical qualities from the most simple and familiar ingredients of the Tuscan region. In celebrating Italy’s finest culinary traditions, he shares with us two recipes that mark the gentle end of summer and usher in the soothing colours of autumn.
A comforting bean cream and ravioli coupled with a citrus-zing tequila-based cocktail, is the perfect blend of zesty freshness and Italian soul food. Drawing inspiration from the use of beans in traditional Mexican cuisine which pairs incredibly with tequila, he brings together these two creations to give your palate the warmth of ravioli and a burst of flavour with fresh tangerines, evoking emotions to long remember.
Dish: Bean cream and ravioli By Chef Fulvio Pierangelini
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Cocktail: Tangerine Blossom
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Set in the city’s centre amidst cobbled alleys and Renaissance architecture, experience the splendour of Florentine local ingredients and their flavours at bistro Irene during your stay at Hotel Savoy. Get in touch with us at reservations.savoy@roccofortehotels.com or +39 055 27 35 1 and allow us to take you on a culinary journey through the best of Tuscany
For Marc Ducobu, chocolate isn’t just an ingredient; it's an art form. And, as an award-winning Belgian chocolatier and ‘pastry maverick’, he knows a thing or two about it.
Take a moment to picture the scene. You’re sipping a glass of ruby-red wine on a sun-drenched terrace, overlooking the rolling hills of Tuscany. Below you, the city of Florence stretches out like a tapestry, its iconic Duomo and terracotta rooftops bathed in golden light. A gentle breeze carries the scent of wildflowers and ripe grapes, and the distant hum of the city.
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