Elizabeth LaBau is a pastry chef and confectioner by profession, and a voracious candy consumer by choice.

Experience:

Elizabeth has loved sweets all her life, and upon graduating from college, she decided to pursue her passion and enroll in culinary school to learn patisserie and confectionery. Elizabeth is now the pastry chef at a bakery/cafe in Los Angeles, where she constructs specialty desserts and creates new recipes. She uses her enthusiasm for candy and her professional experience to teach and inspire others to explore candy making.

Education:

Elizabeth attended Epicurean School of Culinary Arts in Los Angeles, and completed the Professional Baking and Pastry program.

From Elizabeth LaBau:

I think that for many people, eating candy brings a primitive joy unmatched by most other foods. My goal is to celebrate all things candy, and to educate visitors about candy making. I'll take you through the entire process, from tempering chocolate to molding truffles, from learning the stages of boiled sugar to creating caramels and toffee like a pro. I'll also keep you up-to-date on seasonal recipes and candy news. So roll up your sleeves, stock up on sugar, and let's get cooking!