Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2021

20 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.VOICEofMPpodcast.com V alentine’s Day is synonymous with sweets. From heart-shaped boxes full of chocolates for your love to tiny hearts with sweet sayings for classmates, the holiday isn’t complete without savoring a yummy treat or two. This year, instead of heading to the grocery store to purchase a generic box of chocolates filled with mystery flavors – which, let’s be honest, aren’t always a happy surprise – we’ve compiled a list of scrumptious goodies produced by local artisans, all sure to make your Valentine swoon. If you can’t imagine a Valentine’s Day without chocolate, look no further than the stunning and delectable treats created by Chef Remy Fünfrock at La Patisserie , located in Hotel Bennett. This year, he has dreamed up an adorable chocolate teddy bear holding a heart-shaped truffle and presented in an elegant box – a treat sure to give your Valentine all those warm and fuzzy feelings. If you’re keen on surprising your love with a bouquet of roses, wow them this year with his artfully- crafted chocolate rose. Composed of as many as 18 petals and the size of your fist, it’s sure to impress. If you want to treat your sweetie to a night on the town, La Patisserie will be hosting their Romance Night Cap event from February 12-14, featuring live music from 7 until 10 p.m., a single-stem rose and two glasses of champagne, accompanied by the chef ’s signature heart- shaped cake: layers of flourless chocolate sponge, chocolate raspberry mousse and a lemon ginger mousseline. Whoever coined the phrase “You eat with your eyes first” must have been presented with a dessert board from WünderBaker . Owner Andrea Ziomek found inspiration in traditional cheese and charcuterie boards when dreaming up her unique and stunning creations. Her “Tonight is Ours” Valentine’s board for two includes hand- crafted hot cocoa bombs; Oreo truffles; French macarons; chocolate-covered strawberries; Callebaut Belgian BY LINDSAY C. BISHOP Forget the Generic Chocolate Box Spoil Your Valentine with Stunning Local Sweets The handcrafted rose from La Patisserie will upstage any bouquet, and it tastes sublime.