the smart confectioner
Practical course with Alexandre Bourdeaux in Brașov: Current trends in desserts for events – a Baking Show success
• On July 1 and 2, 2026, the Nova Pan headquarters in Brașov hosted an exceptional practical course held by the renowned Belgian Maître Chocolatier and Pastry Chef Alexandre Bourdeaux,...
Recipe – Pavlova with lime and passion fruit
• Pastry Chef Simona Preda, from Limón restaurant, prepared for us for the project "Masters of White Art invite you to the Baking Show" a dessert based on meringue, mascarpone and passion fruit. Ingredients: • Cream...
Alexandre Bourdeaux comes to Brașov: desserts for events, in single-portion format
• Belgian Maître Chocolatier and Pastry Chef Alexandre Bourdeaux, one of the most respected international specialists in the field of high-class confectionery and chocolate, will hold an intensive practical course in Brașov...
Recipe – Sourdough Bread with Sundried Tomatoes
• Because bread holds a very important place in Romanian gastronomy, chef Liviu Preda, from the Limon restaurant, invites us, within the Arta Albă video project, to make a bread with...
The new standard in cookie production: the balance between indulgence, cost and conscious choices
• Cookies have always been a constant presence in confectionery and bakery — familiar, versatile and easy to integrate into any offering. It is precisely this simplicity that has transformed them into a stable and profitable category. Today...
Nova Pan: vision oriented towards efficiency, resilience and long-term partnerships
• In a recent interview, Ciprian Brebeanu, General Manager of Nova Pan, detailed the company's journey after 25 years of activity and the strategies through which it responds to current challenges in the industry...
Recipe – Dragees with roasted hazelnuts and caramel chocolate
• Crunchy and savory dragees made by chocolatier Alina Lungu, Luado, for the project "Masters of the White Art invite you to the Baking Show." "It's a sweeter chocolate and will contrast very nicely with the hazelnuts...
Recipe – Crunchy dessert with mascarpone cream
• As part of the project "Masters of White Art invite you to the Baking Show", Pastry Chef Simona Preda prepared a crispy dessert based on mascarpone and chocolate. Ingredients: • Chocolate cream; • Mascarpone cream; •...
