www.womanthismonth.com 55 December 2012 | Treats small and large can be found in all food outlets at the Kempinski Grand Hotel, including complete festive dinners, but it is the Santa-like efforts of pastry chef Clement Raybaud that is sure to tickle the taste buds of most. A pastry chef, confectioner and producer of ice creams and chocolates who has worked in several Michelin-starred restaurants, he states that it is his desire to just make guests happy that makes him seem even more like Father Christmas. The planning for festive delicacies began in September, while trials were conducted in October and production kicked off by the end of November. This season is certainly one of the busiest for the chef pâtissier, who has worked for some of the top names in the culinary industry including Jean-Paul Hévin, Alain Ducasse and Ladurée of Paris. Find his dessert temptations at the Friday brunches in Saveur restaurant on December 7, 14 and 21 where elaborate holiday-themed buffets tempt you in the midst of festive music and live entertainment at BD19++. On the table Located in the main lobby of Kempinski Grand Hotel, the winter gingerbread village is a treat for the eyes and it doubles as a chance to win grand prizes from December 1-25. The aroma of the cake lures you in to T-Spoon — the true home of Chef Raybaud’s delectations. Crafted especially for the season, handmade cakes, sweets, chocolates and cookies are in plenty in the surrounds of this premier café. Chestnut mont blanc, pumpkin cupcakes, caramel pear mille-feuille, festive logs, gingerbread and seasonal temptations are available daily or can be pre-ordered for takeout and home parties. If time permits, stay and linger among the scents and decorative ambience for a festive afternoon tea with friends or treat yourself to a well deserved private edible pampering. Eat up! The five-star hotel offers more than just sweet delicacies for our festive pleasure. All its food outlets cater for the party of your dreams this season. Pre-order turkey boxes from December 1 for pick up on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve. The entire dinner includes a fresh roast turkey with all the trimmings, sauces, stuffing and vegetables. The incredible prices allow you to leave the cooking to better qualified chefs. Of course, ending the dream festive dinner is dessert and thankfully we can count on a master of the pastry arts. Chef Raybaud says, “Christmas is about a big table, family and friends — a dinner which never seems to end, needing a three-day diet to recover.” In saying that, it would seem that both he and the Kempinski Grand Hotel understand well what we all desire at this time of year. Call 17 171-000 or visit www.kempinski.com/bahrain. A Sweet KEMPINSKI GRAND HOTEL There is more to unwrap this festive season than just the gifts under the decorated natural Scandinavian fir tree at the luxury hotel in Bahrain City Centre. Deal
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