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The Ideal Pastry™

The Art of Afternoon Tea

The Ideal Pastry™

The Art of Afternoon Tea

The Art of Afternoon Tea

The Ideal Pastry™

Scottsdale and Paradise Valley

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Not long after the first time I took a chocolate class with @luisamado777 , I moved and designed myself a new dream kitchen.

I designed this custom baking center with chocolate and pastry in mind. There is room for plenty of @greyaschocolatemoulds

Private Afternoon Tea, thoughtfully composed for beautiful gatherings at home.

The Ideal Pastry creates a refined culinary experience through seasonal menus, artistic presentation, and a carefully choreographed service designed to feel both effortle

Some of our Afternoon Tea sandwiches, exquisitely reimagined as savory waffle creations that create a refined culinary contrast. Two very different expressions of Afternoon Tea.

New for Fall:
🧇 Smoked Salmon Mousse on a savory black waffle, finish

So excited to go back to class with @luisamado777 this week! I leaned so much from him the first time, a refresher is always a good idea. I will say without hesitation, one of the best investments I’ve made in my pastry career.

And thank you

Why do I love being a chef?

I love the creativity of transforming simple ingredients into something unexpected. For example, I’m not a fan of peas—but when I reimagine the simple pea into an edible work of art, it’s fantastic!

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Recipe development days are some of my favorites.

These almond madeleines are filled with a peach and apricot center, then finished with a chocolate glaze. Behind every pastry is a long series of tiny refinements—adjusting the crumb, perfectin

Creativity rarely stays in one lane.

When I’m not developing menus, testing pastries, or preparing Afternoon Tea experiences, you’ll often find me in the studio with a paintbrush in hand.

Both painting and pastry begin the same way&mdas

An Afternoon Tea experience designed for those who believe every detail matters.

Private chef–prepared pastries, delicate savories, warm scones, and thoughtful service — all brought into the comfort of your home.

Discover The Ideal Past

A recent Afternoon Tea in Paradise Valley.

“One of the pleasures of hosting this way—there’s no rush.”

A more considered way to gather, at home.
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