This is a Missisippi Mud Cake (and below mini cakes) that Jean Pierre has been working on that will be made into a cake display for a wedding this weekend. Jean Pierre is Olivier’s brother and I have to tell you about him because he’s a Pâtissier with a capital P. He already has his own pastry shop so all he needs now is his own television cooking show. I swear he should. The last couple of evenings he’s been a gracious host cooking dinner for his five siblings and their families. Not to mention giving me tips on crêpe making and making the best bread ever (photos of that in another post).

And last but not least, rapt. I mean wrapped.