Vanilla’s First Love: The Journey of Vanilla and Its Place in Fine Chocolate
Join acclaimed pastry chef Kriss Harvey for a flavor-packed journey to vanilla’s birthplace in Mexico, where he’ll explore the Mesoamerican roots of the iconic vanilla-chocolate pairing. From ancient ritual to modern craft, this session uncovers the cultural and culinary legacy of two of the world’s most beloved ingredients—then brings them together in a vibrant, modern application.
Chef Kriss will demonstrate a raspberry and chocolate pâte de fruit, coated in Nielsen-Massey Mexican vanilla sugar and ground cacao nibs, featuring chocolate made with cacao beans from Chiapas and Tabasco.
Practical Information:
- Topic: Vanilla’s First Love: The Journey of Vanilla and Its Place in Fine Chocolate
- Where: 2PM CET on Zoom, Facebook Live, Twitter, and YouTube!
- When: 3rd September 2025
A digital badge and certificate will be awarded to the participants of this webinar.
This webinar is brought to you by Nielsen Massey and Worldchefs.
Looking forward to seeing you at the webinar!
About the Speakers
Kriss Harvey
Award-winning Pastry Chef and Chocolatier
