Last year Netflix gave Chef Amaury a reality TV show, “School of Chocolate”, where he had a group of newer and experienced professional pastry chefs in a boot camp. He’d open each episode with a magnificent sculpture, then teach some technique that it was built upon; the students had to copy and practice the technique. Each chef was then given 8 hours to build a sculpture of their own, showcasing their use of that technique.
The manufactured drama was the typical food-show-contest fare. Some of the students clearly had the aptitude, skills, and abilities needed to climb to the next level; most did not. However, watching the chef’s lessons then watching the students practice and apply the art was absolutely fascinating. Worth watching if you’re into seeing a true artist at work.
