Beer in a "Pinch," to Stabilize a Meringue.

Can you use an old French chef’s technique for using beer to stabilize a meringue?

Zach TownsendApril 20, 2023stabilize meringue, how to make meringue, making meringue, Dallas Chocolate Classes, Townsend Language Services, Chef Zach Townsend, rose levy beranbaum meringue, baking tips, meringue tips, beer in meringue, beer and egg whitesComment

Rooftop Paris by Laurent Dequick

Rooftop Paris: A Panoramic View of the City of Light

Zach TownsendNovember 11, 2022Townsend Creative, Inc.Comment

What's Your Cocoa Powder IQ?

Everything you need to know about cocoa powder and all the different options (Dutched vs Natural and More). Comparisons to cookbook listings, recipe comparison, and a little bit of explanation about where cocoa powder comes from and the different types.

Zach TownsendMay 12, 2021Comment

Celebrating 10 Years Teaching Chocolate!

Zachary R. Townsend has led Dallas Chocolate Classes for 10 years in the DFW area and beyond, teaching others all about the exciting world of chocolate and how to have more fun and confidence with chocolate in the kitchen.

Zach TownsendApril 27, 2021Comment

How to improve your chocolate mousse

Making an easy chocolate mousse is, well. . . easy, provided you keep a couple of important tips in mind! This video walks you through what chef Zach Townsend has identified as the two most common mistakes people make when making their chocolate mousses. Watch this short video for the fixes to the most common problems to ensure your chocolate mousses are always at their best.

Zach TownsendMarch 2, 2021chocolate mousse, how to, how to make chocolate mousse, best chocolate mousse recipe, problems with chocolate mousse, Dallas Chocolate Classes, Zachary R. Townsend, Chef Zach Townsend, chocolate, chocolate dessertComment

A Hot Chocolate Recipe You Can Personalize

Making a hot chocolate recipe requires a good balance of ingredients, and once you perfect the basic cup you can also customize it to suit your tastes. Learn how in this video that shows you the recipe for the perfect cup of hot chocolate then shares ideas for personalizing it for your tastes.

Zach TownsendDecember 5, 2020hot chocolate, hot chocolate recipe, drinking chocolate recipe, drinking chocolate, how to make hot chocolate, hot to make a drinking chocolate, Zachary R. Townsend, Dallas Chocolate Classes, Easy chocolate recipes, Easy hot chocolate recipe, easy drinking chocolate recipeComment

Chocolate Basque Cake

Moist and decadent chocolate Basque cake. It’s not an “official” version as recognized by the Eguzkia Association of Basque Pastry Chefs, but maybe it should be?

Zach TownsendNovember 14, 2020basque cake, Zachary R. Townsend, gateau basque, chocolate cake, chocolate video, chocolate cake recipe, French desserts, French to English translation, Chocolate recipes, chocolate dessert, chocolate classes, Dallas Chocolate ClassesComment

Did Your Chocolate Ganache Sadly Separate?

A broken chocolate ganache can happen when we least expect it when we’re making our ganache cake fillings, truffles, or glazes. Why did our chocolate ganache separate and is a fix possible? Watch this video to find out! https://youtu.be/FSYIn56sQfo

Zach TownsendOctober 13, 2020chocolate ganache, making a chocolate ganache, emulsions, is chocolate ganache an emulsion, Dallas Chocolate Classes, Zachary R. Townsend, Chef Zach Townsend, chocolate, working with chocolate, chocolate frosting, chocolate frosting problems, chocolate ganache problemsComment

Creamy Dreamy White Chocolate Mousse

A creamy white chocolate mousse recipe that won’t disappoint you. Watch this step-by-step video of how to create the perfect white chocolate mousse.

Zach TownsendSeptember 22, 2020Zachary R. Townsend, white chocolate mousse, white chocolate, white chocolate recipe, national white chocolate day recipe, Dallas Chocolate ClassesComment

How to MELT CHOCOLATE CORRECTLY using the microwave

A video addressing the best approach for melting chocolate in the microwave and why chocolate needs special attention in this machine design for quick and efficient heating.

Zach TownsendAugust 28, 2020Zachary R. Townsend, Chef Zach Townsend, melting chocolate, melting chocolate in the microwave, best way to melt chocolate, melting dark chocolate, melting milk chocolate, melting white chocolate, Dallas Chocolate Classes, chocolate, cooking with chocolateComment