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Erik Van der Veken

@chef_erikVdV

🇧🇪 Chocolate artist in 🇮🇪 Pastry instructor of the Co-Lab at @odaiosfoods & amateur cyclist/hybrid athlete 🚴‍♀️🏋 My journey:🇧🇪🇬🇧🇸🇦🇮🇪

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After several months of R&D, here are just 2 of the creations I've been working on for our Advanced plant-based patisserie class. You saw these in your favourite dessert destination, would you even for a minute think you'd be missing out on anything? Be honest #plantbased #pastry

chef_erikVdV's tweet image. After several months of R&D, here are just 2 of the creations I've been working on for our Advanced plant-based patisserie class.
You saw these in your favourite dessert destination, would you even for a minute think you'd be missing out on anything? Be honest
#plantbased #pastry
chef_erikVdV's tweet image. After several months of R&D, here are just 2 of the creations I've been working on for our Advanced plant-based patisserie class.
You saw these in your favourite dessert destination, would you even for a minute think you'd be missing out on anything? Be honest
#plantbased #pastry
chef_erikVdV's tweet image. After several months of R&D, here are just 2 of the creations I've been working on for our Advanced plant-based patisserie class.
You saw these in your favourite dessert destination, would you even for a minute think you'd be missing out on anything? Be honest
#plantbased #pastry

It was a great pleasure to have the @gra_chocolates team at Odaios 😊. We look forward to seeing the future creations 😊

Last week our chocolatiers had training with @odaiosfoods! The course was tailored just for us so that we can continue to create chocolates for everyone to enjoy. We focused on the science behind chocolates! Thanks to Erik and Cyril @chef_erikVdV @gra_chocolates

MullinsGrainne's tweet image. Last week our chocolatiers had training with @odaiosfoods! The course was tailored just for us so that we can continue to create chocolates for everyone to enjoy. We focused on the science behind chocolates! Thanks to Erik and Cyril @chef_erikVdV @gra_chocolates
MullinsGrainne's tweet image. Last week our chocolatiers had training with @odaiosfoods! The course was tailored just for us so that we can continue to create chocolates for everyone to enjoy. We focused on the science behind chocolates! Thanks to Erik and Cyril @chef_erikVdV @gra_chocolates


New recipe up on our Co-Lab school blog! A delicious pistachio financier with an apricot insert and @Valrhona Opalys whipped ganache. Pure unadulterated indulgence 😋. definitely do-able for passionate home bakers, and a great option for afternoon tea. co-labschool.ie/post/pistachio…

chef_erikVdV's tweet image. New recipe up on our Co-Lab school blog! A delicious pistachio financier with an apricot insert and @Valrhona Opalys whipped ganache. Pure unadulterated indulgence 😋.
definitely do-able for passionate home bakers, and a great option for afternoon tea.
co-labschool.ie/post/pistachio…
chef_erikVdV's tweet image. New recipe up on our Co-Lab school blog! A delicious pistachio financier with an apricot insert and @Valrhona Opalys whipped ganache. Pure unadulterated indulgence 😋.
definitely do-able for passionate home bakers, and a great option for afternoon tea.
co-labschool.ie/post/pistachio…

It was a pleasure to welcome @MullinsGrainne and her team at the Co-Lab for a deepdive into the world of shelf life. I love sharing my passion anyway, but it's even better when you're doing it with a great group of receptive people 🙏


Erik Van der Veken 已轉發

Plant based mini sweet tart shells cracked !! Another box ticked with the help of some very special butter alternative for pastry chefs

LePatissier1's tweet image. Plant based mini sweet tart shells cracked !! Another box ticked with the help of some very special butter alternative for pastry chefs

Here's a look inside our chocolate level 2 course where it's all about combining flavours, textures while optimising for a commercially viable shelf-life. #chocolateclass #co-labschool #colab #valrhona #odaiosfoods #chocolate


In case you missed it: Nicola Brady joined us for a Chocolate level 1 (foundational skills) masterclass this year and wrote about she got on in the Irish Examiner ☺️. Visit our website for more info! (link in bio) #masterclass #irishfood #odaiosfoods #co-labschool @odaiosfoods


Erik Van der Veken 已轉發

@chef_erikVdV On this day 10 years ago, an unusual series of events unfolded leading to our paths crossing & our lives intertwining. You Have Been My backbone. Thank you for being you. I love you always. احبك حبيبي. تقبرني.

ArabianDalal's tweet image. @chef_erikVdV 
On this day 10 years ago, an unusual series of events unfolded leading to our paths crossing & our lives intertwining. 
 
You
Have
Been
My backbone. 

Thank you for being you. I love you always. 
احبك حبيبي.
تقبرني.
ArabianDalal's tweet image. @chef_erikVdV 
On this day 10 years ago, an unusual series of events unfolded leading to our paths crossing & our lives intertwining. 
 
You
Have
Been
My backbone. 

Thank you for being you. I love you always. 
احبك حبيبي.
تقبرني.
ArabianDalal's tweet image. @chef_erikVdV 
On this day 10 years ago, an unusual series of events unfolded leading to our paths crossing & our lives intertwining. 
 
You
Have
Been
My backbone. 

Thank you for being you. I love you always. 
احبك حبيبي.
تقبرني.
ArabianDalal's tweet image. @chef_erikVdV 
On this day 10 years ago, an unusual series of events unfolded leading to our paths crossing & our lives intertwining. 
 
You
Have
Been
My backbone. 

Thank you for being you. I love you always. 
احبك حبيبي.
تقبرني.

Still a few places available for our chocolate level 1 course next Tuesday. This is accessible for professionals and enthusiasts alike. We will cover tempering methods, how to make your own ganaches, pralinés and different types of bonbons Book here: co-labschool.ie

chef_erikVdV's tweet image. Still a few places available for our chocolate level 1 course next Tuesday.
This is accessible for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
We will cover tempering methods, how to make your own ganaches, pralinés and different types of bonbons

Book here: co-labschool.ie
chef_erikVdV's tweet image. Still a few places available for our chocolate level 1 course next Tuesday.
This is accessible for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
We will cover tempering methods, how to make your own ganaches, pralinés and different types of bonbons

Book here: co-labschool.ie

Best dessert counter in Dublin? This is at "Goat in the Boat" at Skerries. Very happy to see this level of patisserie popping up in Dublin 👌 #goatintheboat #Skerries #desserts


With Valentines day nearing, here is the recipe of my signature champagne truffles to impress your partner with 😉 Let me know how you get on 🤟 #champagnetruffle #valentinechocolate #ValentinesDay #chocolatetruffles

chef_erikVdV's tweet image. With Valentines day nearing, here is the recipe of my signature champagne truffles to impress your partner with 😉

Let me know how you get on 🤟

#champagnetruffle #valentinechocolate #ValentinesDay #chocolatetruffles
chef_erikVdV's tweet image. With Valentines day nearing, here is the recipe of my signature champagne truffles to impress your partner with 😉

Let me know how you get on 🤟

#champagnetruffle #valentinechocolate #ValentinesDay #chocolatetruffles

Check out my latest article: Sugars, often misunderstood and unfairly demonized, hold the key to resolving numerous challenges in the world of baking, patisserie, and beyond. Let me know your thoughts, whether you agree or not! linkedin.com/pulse/sugars-o… via @LinkedIn


One thing that has been missing in Ireland is a dedicated space to learn the craft of fine patisserie, but no more, cause we have our website live now: co-labschool.ie Come and learn from people who live and breathe patisserie in a fully equipped kitchen! Please share🙏

chef_erikVdV's tweet image. One thing that has been missing in Ireland is a dedicated space to learn the craft of fine patisserie, but no more, cause we have our website live now: co-labschool.ie

Come and learn from people who live and breathe patisserie in a fully equipped kitchen! 
Please share🙏
chef_erikVdV's tweet image. One thing that has been missing in Ireland is a dedicated space to learn the craft of fine patisserie, but no more, cause we have our website live now: co-labschool.ie

Come and learn from people who live and breathe patisserie in a fully equipped kitchen! 
Please share🙏
chef_erikVdV's tweet image. One thing that has been missing in Ireland is a dedicated space to learn the craft of fine patisserie, but no more, cause we have our website live now: co-labschool.ie

Come and learn from people who live and breathe patisserie in a fully equipped kitchen! 
Please share🙏

Erik Van der Veken 已轉發

I used to find it mind-boggling that some people are vehemently opposed to meritocracy. Why would you be against being rewarded for how skilled and hard-working you are? And then I read the previous sentence back and it all suddenly made sense.


Too busy enjoying the food to take pictures of it, but this is one of Dublin's finest establishments today. Highly recommend!

chef_erikVdV's tweet image. Too busy enjoying the food to take pictures of it, but this is one of Dublin's finest establishments today. Highly recommend!

Knocked out a few Creative yule logs on my last workday of the year -> Light Valrhona Guanaja lactee mousse, Hazelnut cremeux, almond/chocolate sponge, apricot confit & pressed streusel base. Can't wait to bite in even if I say so myself 😁 #Valrhona #yulelog #Christmas #cake

chef_erikVdV's tweet image. Knocked out a few Creative yule logs on my last workday of the year -> Light Valrhona Guanaja lactee mousse, Hazelnut cremeux, almond/chocolate sponge, apricot confit & pressed streusel base.

Can't wait to bite in even if I say so myself 😁
#Valrhona  #yulelog
#Christmas #cake

With all the horrible stuff on the news nowadays, here's a little something I hope will make a few people smile. New mascotte for the Co-Lab: "Choco-santa" 30kg of valrhona chocolate, completely hand-sculpted over about 40hrs of focused work ❤️. #chocolate #chocolatesculpture

chef_erikVdV's tweet image. With all the horrible stuff on the news nowadays, here's a little something I hope will make a few people smile.
New mascotte for the Co-Lab: "Choco-santa"

30kg of  valrhona chocolate, completely hand-sculpted over about 40hrs of focused work ❤️.

#chocolate #chocolatesculpture
chef_erikVdV's tweet image. With all the horrible stuff on the news nowadays, here's a little something I hope will make a few people smile.
New mascotte for the Co-Lab: "Choco-santa"

30kg of  valrhona chocolate, completely hand-sculpted over about 40hrs of focused work ❤️.

#chocolate #chocolatesculpture

An Irish 1-2 in DH mtbing World Cup. One of the most exciting sports to watch, yet I have to LOOK for the article on most news outlets. This should be front-prage stuff on the sports section!

When Ireland go 🥇🥈 for the first time! And you just happen to do it with one of your best mates! Oisin O Callaghan 🤝 Ronan Dunne 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪 @MTBworldseries | #MTBWorldCup

UCI_MTB's tweet image. When Ireland go 🥇🥈 for the first time! And you just happen to do it with one of your best mates!

Oisin O Callaghan 🤝 Ronan Dunne 

🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

@MTBworldseries | #MTBWorldCup


No matter what, never lose the ability to play. And when play = work. Life is good 🤗 Not quite finished yet but he's coming along nicely. 100% chocolate hand sculpted! Lost track of how many hours went into this at this stage. #chocolatesculpture #art #chocolateart

chef_erikVdV's tweet image. No matter what, never lose the ability to play.
And when play = work. Life is good 🤗
Not quite finished yet but he's coming along nicely. 100% chocolate hand sculpted!
Lost track of how many hours went into this at this stage. 

#chocolatesculpture #art #chocolateart
chef_erikVdV's tweet image. No matter what, never lose the ability to play.
And when play = work. Life is good 🤗
Not quite finished yet but he's coming along nicely. 100% chocolate hand sculpted!
Lost track of how many hours went into this at this stage. 

#chocolatesculpture #art #chocolateart

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