Today’s guest is Valerie Gordon, the pastry chef and owner of Valerie Confections in Los Angeles, and the author of the baking book “Sweet.” Her culinary journey began at a very young age and she launched her luxury chocolate brand in 2004. Today, Valerie Confections is known for all sorts of chocolates, caramels, petits fours, cakes, and pies. 

Valerie joins host Jessie Sheehan to discuss her entrepreneurial spirit and why she initially pursued acting over pastry. Then, the duo walk through Valerie’s recipe for Rose Petal Petits Fours, which are tiny layer cakes coated in chocolate ganache. Valerie is full of baking wisdom and shares her best tips and tricks for making this delicate dessert. 

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