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Tapping the magical properties of sour cream to satisfy your sweet tooth.
ChefValerie Gordon
Los Angeles
About Valerie Gordon
Valerie Gordon is the chef/co-owner of Valerie Confections. From a childhood love of decadent sweets, she developed a lifelong passion for discovering and creating delicious moments with food. She has forged a varied and unique career, equally adept at running fine restaurants as she is working in a busy kitchen. She is a celebrated chocolatier who has been recognized in Food and Wine, Bon Appétit, and Saveur, served as a guest judge on BRAVO.
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2:15
November 18, 2019
Acclaimed LA pastry chef Valerie Gordon is wise in all things sweet, including how to give the ultimate expression of care to a loved one: a homemade dessert. Her sour cream cake with a berry compote sounds fancy, but with a few tricks from her and an extra helping of FAGE sour cream to take it over the tangy top, you will be making it all season long.
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1:48
November 21, 2017
Let Chef Valerie Gordon, L.A-based mastermind of chocolate and pastries, prove it.
Where I Go Out
Falafel with cucumber and radish
$, Outdoor Seating, Falafel, Central La
"Thank you @madcaprala for a super delicious lunch! All kinds of fresh and luscious...#valeriegcm #madcapra #ladiesinthekitchen"
At My Venues
72 percent chocolate truffles
Bakery, Candy Store, Rampart Village
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CHOC-O-PUK (chocolate pucks)
Bakery, Candy Store, Rampart Village
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valerie confections.com or in person #valerieep #valerieconfections"