Zumbo’s Bedroom Bookshelf
So the story goes, I was in Adriano Zumbo’s bedroom so I took a snap of his bookshelf but more on that later. And what was I doing at his house? Getting a preview of his new collection: 40 Days and Nights in Paris (due out May 23rd) for my birthday! For a food blogger, this is as close to the best birthday gift you could ever get. “You’re the first to see the whole collection” he says “even the guys in the kitchen have only seen two of them” and I suppress an internal squeal. Oh yes, birthdays are a good thing indeed.
Kitchen bookshelf
Zumbo recently returned from two months in the City of Lights which included attending the Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie (World Pastry Cup) and working at Pierre Herme, hence the collection’s name, and he came home eager to get back into his own kitchen and get started on his new collection. Speaking of his kitchen, the minute I walk through the door, I know I’m in the home of a chef. It’s a huge, gorgeously spacious kitchen with a massive island and one of those heavy duty restaurant kitchen faucets. I spy a bookshelf full of cookbooks (including Nigella’s “How to be a Domestic Goddess”) and when I ask if I can take a photo of them, he says “Let me show you the real bookshelf”. This is the one he spoke about in his interview with me which is in his bedroom. It’s packed with some amazing cookbooks of the professional calibre from the Libarie Gourmande in Paris.
Zumbo’s home kitchen
As for the cakes, let me present a preview of them without any further ado. As the cakes remain unnamed at this stage, if you’d like to suggest some names for them, please leave a comment as Adriano will be checking this page. Who knows, he might get inspiration from your suggestions! He said that he loved reading the comments from all of you in his interview so get your thinking caps on and name away! 
Cake #1
The “Chocolate popcorn” has a layer of flourless chocolate sponge, almond praline feullitine, salted popcorn disks, Dulce de leche and vanilla almond chantilly. It’s beautifully nutty, crunchy and soft and I admit I loved eating this layer by layer, especially the almond praline feullitine and Dulce de Leche.
Cake #2
With a pate sable base and a violet curd, orange smoked rice brulee creme and segments of mandarin, this tart was creamy and refreshing at the same time and produced raptures of pleasure from every single tester. The flower will be replaced by violet but this cake was the absolute favourite of the testers.
Cake #3
One of the more avant garde of the collection, this ingenious Coke Can shape complete with silver pull tab will feature a straw in the centre so that you can suck up the liquid centre-yes really! Made of a flourless chocolate sponge, a delicious chocolate sabayon mousse on the outside, gassy fizzer disks with pop rocks to simulate fizz and cherry & cola jelly and a liquidey centre called a cherry Cola slurp which is a river of chocolate and cherry it is reminiscent of a cherry ripe sans coconut and is truly a feat of engineering with a cup inside to hold in the liquid contents. And because this is the most avant garde of the collection, it seems only fitting that he use unconventional methods to get it perfect including the use of a spray gun to get the effect of tiny droplets on the outside.
Cake #4
The Mille Feuille is a triple layered pine nut gianduja mousse and 70% chocolate creameaux topped and bottomed with a fantastic caramelised buttery sweet puff pastry. This was another favourite of the testers with everyone commenting on the delectable buttery pastry.
Cake #5
The new upside down “Cloud”, the meringue base is topped with a scoop of citrus curd and sable biscuit dust. Lemon curd lovers will adore this – Queen Viv who is not a sweet tooth adored it and proclaimed to be able to eat them all night long.
Cake #6
My favourite ever Zumbo cake was the original Wheelie Good for its utterly sensuous mix of textures and every season I look forward to the familiar round paddle popped design to see what flavours he has come up with for the design. This season is a homage to one of my favourite childhood sweets: the Toffee Apple. Inside is a perfect Apple Tatin compote with a luscious toffee hazelnut meringue contrasted with a billowy soft Apple tatin chantilly, Anzac moisture and White chocolate mint disks.
As always it’s a textural delight with the crunchy toffee, soft cream and meringue producing something akin to complete oral harmony. I could get all sexy here but I’ll refrain and let you experience it for yourself 
Cake #7
The caramelised mint and fresh black truffle Creme Brulee is an intriguing one. It’s minty and earthy and quite fascinating. Definitely for those who are sick of vanilla creme brulee and seek more alternative pastures. Many of my tasters adored its intriguing flavour.
Adriano demonstrates how to hold a cakebox properly
And if you’ve ever wanted to know how to hold a cake box Adriano explains that you should never put your hand on the base of the cake box as this will cause the bottom to curve upwards and the cakes to fall on their side. With his cake boxes, simply hold them by their handle and they will arrive home safely.
And I know many of you will also be intrigued by the new macaron flavours so allow me to list the new macaron flavours for the season: Salted Pure Nut Gianduja; Cola; Mandarin & Tonka Bean; Caramel Beurre Sel (Salted Butter Caramel); Tasmanian Leatherwood Honey & Walnut; Quince, Passionfruit & Chestnut; Eucalyptus; Rhubarb Crumble; Rice Pudding; Blackcurrant; Baklava (Limited Edition); Popcorn and Toffee Apple.
Yes there is a God. And God loves macarons.
Adriano’s new collection “40 Days and 40 Nights in Paris” will be out on May 23rd. And don’t forget to suggest some names!
Adriano Zumbo Patissier
296 Darling St, Balmain
Open 7 days
Current collection above available from Saturday 23rd of May, 2009.
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308 Darling St, Balmain (inside Balmain Mall)
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looking fwd to the appearance on masterchef!!!
i’m not that creative, but i’ll give naming them a go:
1, movie night
2, Garden clouds
3, Cherry coke
4, Pine towers
5, Pucker up
6, Toffee Apple (lol, couldnt think of anything else!)
7, Pot of Dirt
Cake 1 – Pop Goes The Weasel
Cake 2 – Violet Hill (named after the Coldplay song)
Cake 3 – The Silver Lining
Cake 5 – Sand Castle
They all look fantastic. Can’t wait to try them all.
The inside scoop, I love it! That chocolate popcorn one seems awesome, and the coke can is fun too. Hard to imagine how some of the others really taste, but I bet they’re great.
OMG!! You are soo lucky! That collection looks fantastic – can’t wait to try some
. And to get the first viewing!!! – your very lucky! (very jealous of his kitchen 
) I’ll need to have a bit of a think about names, I can’t come up with anything that would give them the justice they deserve.
wow. lucky you! that is the best birthday present! they’re all gorgeous. ahh.. so jealous
He is so cute!!! I luv a guy that is good with his hands =)
How about:
Cake 1 “Don’t try this at the movies”
Cake 2 Violet Femmes
Cake 3 Pull Tab Here
Cake 4 40 layers in Paris
Cake 5 Clouds expected later
Cake 6 Suck Me
I cant think of anything for #7 (the Brulee) but if I do Ill let you know!
You were in his house???? *faints* Does he have a girlfriend?? That kitchen is amazing! Um how about “Fizzy” for the Coke Can?
Oh my godddd! *drool* They all look AMAZING! Oh I wish he had a store this side of the bridge! Although if I show these pictures to my partner it might not be too hard to convince him to drive me to Balmain again
The macarons sound amazing, especially the Mandarin & Tonka Bean, the Tasmanian Leatherwood Honey & Walnut and the Baklava!
Cake 1 – Back row kiss
Cake 2 – Jane Austen
Cake 3 – Black Doctor
Cake 4 – Layer down Sally
Cake 5 – Sun ray
Cake 6 – Roller Girl
Cake 7 – Dirty pig
What a scoop! It’s wonderful that you got such a great opportunity, Lorraine. And those deep, wide kitchen drawers and red glass splashback, **drool**.
But back to the cakes, now I know which ones to go for when they arrive (ie. all of them!). Here are some name suggestions:
1. MMMMM-rated
2. Violette Lives Here
3. Things go better with Cake
4. Millefeuille (why mess with the classics?)
5. Cumulo Citron
6. Pomme d’Stick
7. Be Brave, Try This!
There’s something reminiscent of the outfit you wore as Emily Howard “I’m a laaady” in cake #2, so I suggest Adriano name it after you!
You have the best job in the world. I am honestly overwhelmed by the creativity involved in coming up with these amazing pastries. I would love to taste these before naming them, but I will have a go. I like the idea of linking the naming of the cakes to emotions like ‘light of heart’ for cake #5. Aspirational names for the cakes, ‘edible happiness’ (cake #2), names like this would be hard for me to go past if I was in a shop. Also, I love a literary reference, cake #4 ‘Elizabeth Bennett’s pleasure’. Something for the young for cake #1 ‘Ka-Pow”.
Oh my god I want to be you, I really really do. I’m echoing an earlier post – does he have a girlfriend?????
Names … how about “The Real Thing” for the coke one?
God I want them all NOW. Adriano, if you’re reading this, you are a pastry GOD.
Oh my god, what a special birthday present! They look amazing, especially the coke can. I’m looking forward to going there even more now, but I wonder how many things I will actually get to try with my nut allergy…
Man’s a genius and I don’t say that often. One should definitely be named “Not Quite Nigella” though.
Oh my god…I think I like them all. Tim should start fearing for his wallet now!
Looks fab.
Some suggestions off the top of my head, not for all of them though. Maybe I’ll get inspired later
1. Stereophonic Sound – Popcorn = movies. The title is an homage to the song of the same name written by Cole Porter, which was his mocking take on the film industry’s battle to woo ppl from tv back to cinemas with the promises of the amazing new technology “stereo sound” etc.
2. Violetta
3. Cherry Bomb
5. Cumuls Limonum
7. Sniff This – In honour of truffle dogs/ pigs.
And here I thought there was some saucy backstory to the bedroom shot and how you’d gotten what I imagine is an exclusive…
Tease
Fabulous roundup of his new line of cakes and what a great b’day present. If I were to give names, I would go with:
1. Starry, Starry Night (popcorn reminds me of star clusters in the night sky)
2. Madame Voilet
3. Cherry Cantasia or Pop Culture
4.Pine for a Slice
5. Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
6. Carnival Kid
7. Scorched Earth
My sister suggests ‘The Amanda Cake’ for the chocolate and popcorn one, for all the times Adriano got to cut the birthday cake first. They were born on the same day in Coonamble Hospital. She says he always had better birthday parties! Amanda’s the one cut out of the photo of Adriano cutting his cake in your post of your interview with him. (Hi Adriano x)
Well I am extremely envious of you!! What a fantastic day that would have been. I actually made sure I trekked all the way to Adriano Zumbo’s patisserie when I visted Sydney after reading your blog. It was the middle of Summer, and we walked from the Balmain ferry stop, to the shop. Oh it was a LONG, hot walk, but oh so worth it in the end.
Cake #2 looks soooo good! I’d call it “Roses are red, Violets are blue” or is that too long??
Also looking forward to that episode of Masterchef! I’m loving this show and I’m also making a croquembuche for my birthday this year.
oh what a lovely bit of eyecandy.
and the cakes were nice too.
Lucky you! I fear my book collection is looking a bit like his!! x
Makes me so happy that his store is at the end of my street. These look AMAZING!
very cool preview. cakes 1 and 2 look like my favs. some great name suggestions above. here’s my list:
Cake 1 – Sponge Pop
Cake 2 – Blossoming Violet
Cake 3 – Pop My Cherry
Cake 4 – Pine for Paris
Cake 5 – Cloud 9
Cake 6 – Wheelie Good
Cake 7 – Swine Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nests
simon
Ooh – you get the best pressies – these do look so divine! Almost too good to eat! But of course we will…
Here are my lame thoughts on possible names:
1. Sweet interlude
2. Ode to Violet
3. Chica cherry cola
4. Brick layer
5. Lemon irony
6. Chupa chup
7. Minted with black gold
How lucky are you to try all those amazing creations!!
Will have to keep the place in mind if I visit Sydney!
Any chance of Adriano opening something up in Melbourne?! I will happily be the first customer!
OMG – when I next go to Sydney, Ineed to visit Zumbos!!! It’s great to see that his bookshelf is as chaotic and overflowing as mine.
I’m bookmarking this to show to my daughter tomorrow morning. She will be sure to come up with some cool names. Meanwhile, wow, the cakes are just fabulous!!!
I’d like to step up for job as his girlfriend /wife! Probably some stiff competition for the title but I’d fight them off =P
i’m excited! after following adriano’s goodies across the foodie blogosphere i’m stoked that i’m heading to syd in a couple of months & will make the trip to balmain just for his delectable little babies!
1. chocpop (everything you need for a movie night i say)
2. zing & zest
3. cokecake
4. heaven on puff (layers of gastatory pleasure on puff pastry)
5. lemontine
6. mod toffle (modern toffee apple!)
& my creative juices stop there.
Completely random, but I had a double take! Comment #7 has the same name as me! I was thinking… did I write that??
what a wonderful birthday treat! and you call me the lucky one?
I never have heard from this man, butthose treats look fabulous!! Lucky you!!
Oh what a lucky girl you are! Those creations look sooo lovely!Happy Birthday Lorraine!
Oh my goodness! you were in his house…
I have no idea about the name of the cakes but surely can’t wait to try soon.. thanks for sharing us
Sorry I could only think of 2.
For the toffee one… Lick ME!
For the coke one… Suck ME!
Oh, these cakes are absolutely phenomenal! I’m not good at naming things and there’s no way I’d rival Adriano’s quirky names, so I’ll pass on that one, but Oh My Goodness I want all of them! He is so clever! Such detail like the silver ring pull and the different sensations like the fizzy and the liquid in the coke one. I have not yet been to the shop (sadly not in the same city) but will make this top of my list for Sydney food excursions.
All I want to know is, when he is opening a shop in Brisbane ????
1. Pop goes the weasel
2. Aunty Violet
3. Be my Cherrypop
4. Layered Delight
5. Citrus Skies
6. A Crackin’ Apple
7. Dig Me !!
I’m trying here:
Cake 1: Chocolate Crunch Tower
Cake 2: I want to say dancing lady or something to go with the passion after seing the picture of cake from top. Dancing Tangerine Lady?
Cake 3: Zumbo Cola Cake
Cake 4: Bring Me the Paris Butter Mile Feuilie
Cake 5: Bitter Lemony Cake
Cake 6: Apple Toffee Lollipop or Bring the Sexy Back! (according to your experience eating this one *wink*)
Cake 7: Not So Classic Brulee
You make me feel mouthwatering here. Have you suggest to Zumbo to open one shop in the city, maybe close to Town Hall station for grab and go cakes?
Oohhhh lucky youuuu!! In the man’s house!! Happy Bday indeed ^^! THey all look soo goodd yuummm can’t wait! Naming.. ummm:
?
5)Dust in the sky
6)Wheelie Pop!
7)Piggy Brulee
Can’t think of good ones for the others hee hee but did you ask him to name one after u
Wow, wow what an opportunity. Thanks for the scoop. It’s nice to get a preview of the range so I’ll be armed and ready to crash tackle the patisserie come the launch!
Now that I had some wine, I feel like I’m slightly tipsy enough to attempt some whimsical names: Here goes…..
1. Pop, Choc and all that jazz
2. That Violet is a Damn Tart
3. Oh Honey, I Rocked The Cola!
4. A-Thousand Fold, I Pined
5. Lemon W-hipped
6. Pink Lady Gets Toffed
7. Truffled up and nowhere to go
LOL, ok I’m a bit too wined up for this, cos we can’t stop giggling. It was fun though!
I suck at these, but I’ll try at some of them:
cake #1: Movie Night in Gourmet Town
cake #2: Zesty Violet
cake #3: Laced with Cherry Coke
cake #4: Thousand and four layer cake
cake #5: Hark the Angels
cake #6: Appled Candy
cake #7: Earth Pot Brulee
All these cakes are so freaking amazing, no name will do the justice, me thinks.
Um…wow. I was all ready to suggest some cake names but then I actually saw the cakes and was just dumbstruck.
What a lovely birthday present!
I really really want to go to Sydney now, haha. I’d love to pay a visit to his shop, I bet I’d put on tons of weight in the process as well…
The effort that goes into each piece is amazing, and is one of the reasons why I love French-styled pastries and cakes.
Hi Tara-Hehe great names!
Hi ficklered-They’re fabulous, definitely worth a trip (or 3 or 4!). Nice names!
Hi Brittany-Thanks! They’re really quite surprising, I’ve tried to describe the taste but of course nothing compares to actually having one.
Hi Anita-I know what a fabulous kitchen!
That’s how I want to do my kitchen now lol.
Hi Betty-Yep I have to say this was the best birthday ever what with these cakes and a ll!
Hi Aubrey-I think he has quite a few female fans if the comments are anything to go by
LOL at #6!
Hi Bria-I think he is single but don’t quote me on that as I’m not 100% sure! The kitchen is great
Hi Zam-I know, I’m the same but it’s worth the drive. You can also buy the cakes and eat them at the cafe a few doors down the street if that helps! I know I’m so excited about the macarons!
Hi Emma-Great names! Love the first name! Although I have no bearing on the names myself
Hi Belle-I know, it was all droolworthy..the cakes and the kitchen! Hehe they sound like great suggestions!
Hi Teena-Haha yes it’s a bit like my Emily Howard outfit from the Little Britain party (well of course I didn’t wear mandarin segments
)
Hi Theresa-I think so!
Yes I am amazed by the engineering of this series in particular! Nice name suggestions! 
Hi SydneyGal-Hehe thanks! Let me guess, you are volunteering for the task?
Hi Steph-Yes it was indeed
I’m sure the staff can help advise as they’re very helpful 
Hi Mike-He is indeed! Haha which one?
Hi Chris-Yep just as long as you warn him that you may be spending in the 3 digits on cake he should be fine. Well should…
Hi aptronym-Hehe great names!
Hi Simon-Ha nooo I am a married woman!
Despite that it was very exciting to see them! Nice names!
Hi Helen-lol that is a wonderful story!
His parties were better hey? I bet there was lots of cake!
Hi Bria-Wow, that is a long walk but a great reward in the end!
But it’s a quintessential Sydney experience so great that you got to try the cakes 
Hi the projectivist-Haha! You need to get in line for that one!
Hi Iron Chef Shellie-Hehe really? Mine looks so modest in size in comparison
Hi Vita-Oh wow, lucky you to have such easy access!
Hi Simon-Thanks
What interesting names!
Hi Forager-Yes I hesitated cutting into them but greed and curiousity got the better of me
Thanks for the names!
Hi Rilsta-Thanks I felt very lucky indeed!
I don’t know but I’m sure there’d be a lot of demand for it.
Hi Cakelaw-Oh yes it’s a definite must visit for any Sydney visitor
Hi 5 Star Foodie-Hehe yes I’m sure she’ll come up with some goodies!
Hi Anallise-Hehe I think there’s a long queue but the reward is all that cake and Zumbo himself so it’s all worth it
Hi SL-Oh fantastic! Yes a trip to Sydney is not complete without a visit
Great names!
Hi Bria-Hehe!
Hi Alexandra-Well ok in this case it was definitely a fabulously lucky time for me
Hi Sophie-If you ever make it to Sydney, his store is a must visit!
Hi yaelian-Thank you so much!
Hi Bean Sprout-Yes! You’re more than welcome!
Hi Bill-Hehe I LOVE Office Space the movie. Hey they’re goodies and very provocative!
Hi Linda-Yes I don’t think I would do a great job naming them either
Yes I’m still marvelling at the Coke can days afterward! Ahhh what a shame but if you’re ever in Sydney! 
Hi Cathy-Hehe I’m not sure but there’s no harm in asking! Some nice names there!
Hi Lilia-I think he has thought about it but he is so busy so I don’t know what he has a greater priority on! Some nice suggestions Lilia
Hi FFichiban-Thanks, it made it the bestest birthday ever
Nice names there. Haha no, if he wants to name one after me he can and I’d be over the moon but I don’t want to push the issue. From what he says everyone asks him to! 
Hi Karen-You’re welcome! Yes knowledge is power with cake selection!
Love your names, maybe wine is a necessary component for cake naming?
Hi Sophia-Hehe you need to come to Sydney!
Cute names!
Hi anna-Hehe I had a similar reaction!
Hi Su-yin-It was indeed!
Yes do and do visit the shop and cafe! Hehe well if you do what Bria did and walked from the ferry it will walk it all off I’m sure 
Yes there is just no chance to do this stuff at home which is why I am constantly amazed!
My mouth is salivating at these new Adriano Zumbo creations, can’t wait for the 23rd May!! Thanks for sharing these with us. Now here is my contribution, hope Adriano picks at least one of the names I’ve listed.
1.Mt.Etna
2.Flowerbomb
3.Twisted Metal
4.Toffee Boat
5.Mimosa
6.Lecca Lecca ( meaning lick,lick in Italian)
7.Trulli
That’s a fabulous birthday present. I took a cue from the title of the collection to think of some cheesy Paris-inspired pastry names.
1. Film Noir (not too cheesy but not very good either)
2. Madame de Pompadour (because it’s a pretty name for a person or a pastry)
3. A Real Fizzer (nothing French here but I think it’s fun for a pastry to out-do the expectations of its name)
4. Josephine (a cheesy pun on Napoleon and napoleons. Sorry, I just couldn’t help myself)
5. Hunchback of Darling Street (because you can cover for any misshapen ones by claiming they are meant to look deformed)
6. Pomme Pomme (on a stick)(because pompoms are a staple on winter beanies and Pomme Pommes (on a stick) should be a staple in winter tummies)
7. Minty Fungus, It’s Louvre-ly (sorry, just had to squeeze in one more Parisian pun)
All these desserts seem fabulous! I love pop rocks and the idea of the in a dessert sounds so much fun! For the cola cake, ‘Cherry Coke-head’
Hi,
I am one of Zumbo’s fans, just luuuurv all the cakes, although I haven’t got the chance to try all collections. Next to try will be ‘where’s the cheese?’ and definitely these new collections. So just want to contribute in finding names for them.
1. Midnight Pop
2. Spring Breeze
3. The Energizer…Cake
4. Tower of Tastes
5. Miracle Dust
6. Ferris Wheel in Sydney
7. The Dark Challenger
Cheers,
ST
Hi Matilda-Not long to go now!
You’re welcome and great names. I can’t guarantee he’ll pick any names though! 
Hi SC-It was definitely
Ahh I like your way of thinking with the Parisian inspired names!
Hi veggie wedgie-Wait til you try them!
They’ll knock your socks off!
Hi Sweet-tooth-Great to hear
Interesting names there!
Hi and first of all thanks for this exciting post! I am totally enthusiast about this new collection and don’t know which cake I’m gonna try first as they all seem delicious…
As for the names, here are my propositions:
1- Snowy Night or Black & White
2- Smoky mountain on a flower bed
3- “Live on the Zumbo side of Life” = inspired by the Coca-Cola slogan
4- 3000 Feuilles = because of the 3 layers
5- Zesty Egg in Heaven
6- Love-Tatin or Tatin d’Amour = refers to the Love-apple
7- Burning Black Diamond = because the black truffle is called Black Diamond in France as it is expensive and similar to a diamond shape. “Burning” because of the “Crème brûlée”
So now let the judge make his choice and anyway whatever the names will be, I will try and appreciate all these amazing cakes… as always!
Caroline
Wow, I am blown away. Can’t wait to try them! I love Mr Zumbo’s kitchen, have you got any more pics please?
wow.. I wish I had died and arrive in Austraila. All those cakes looks so delicious. -cries-
Hi Caroline-great names! I know, it’s such a dilemma choosing which one to eat first. I usually buy a few and share them as that seems to be the best tactic
Hi Lori-Hehe I don’t I’m afraid-well they’re all quite similar of the kitchen.
Hi Artemis-You should come over for a visit! They are amazing cakes and worth a 24 hour plane trip
Yum yum yum! I can’t wait until they’re out!
I made a visit there yesterday and was so excited – wanting to buy almost everything!
I must say Dr Apple has to be one of my favourites!! I think i’m in love hehe;)
Hi carolyn-Yes the Dr Apple was one of my favourites ever! It’s so exciting isn’t it
We are regular visitors from Coffs Harbour to our daughter who introduced us to your delights. We make a point of sampling all the creations and taking back sample boxes to home and our grandson in Newcastle.
Our next trip is in July so hope there are some of the new ones left.
Oh wow!! These are so creative, like cake as art really. And anything combining citrus and meringue gets my vote.
Cake 1 Caramel Corn
Cake 2 Violet Femme
Cake 3 Cherry Fizz
Cake 4 Under the Sheets or Nuts Under the Sheets
Cake 5 Angel Dust
or Cumulocitrus
Cake 6 Sex on a stick or Stop!(Eat Me)
Cake 7 Garden Brulee or Burnt Earth Brulee
Hi Grahame & Vera-You sound like very dedicated customers! I’m pretty sure this collection will still be happening then!
Hi Megan-They are aren’t they! Cute names!
just one suggestion –
cake #1 Lecherous Pop
Just got back from Balmain, I sighted at least 3-4 cakes that weren’t featured here, and surprisingly most of the cakes were not named yet! They’re using single letters or even a ‘…..’ and a ‘!’.
Do look out for the V cake though, Charles mentioned that it was the current favorite of the collection (although I did mention that the cake doesn’t hold up well temperature-wise, it fell apart in the cafe within 30 minutes!), it had a macadamia dacquoise and a layer of popcorn in it, absolutely amazing.
Mr. Zumbo if you’re reading this, I nominate that you re-christen ‘V’ as ‘A Night at the Movies’!
Love this sneak peek.
1 movie night at the Spanish apartment
Had ‘escape from a columbian forest’ (clearly this an adult’s dessert I explained to a bewildered friend), as well as all the macarons on offer, the coffee cheesecake and the twin eclairs on sable.
Amazing!
I went to AZ today after I remembered that the collection was launched this weekend and went straight for #3 – officially known as ‘Escape from a columbian rain forest’. It was truly amazing – sweet, rich, lucious and creamy. I loved the crazy cola fizzy on the outside and that cherry cola jelly in the middle was extraordinary. What a clever clever man. Think I will make it a mission to try one each weekend.
Hi Ms B-Hehe thanks!
Hi Nick-Yes of course these were the first cakes to be produced and were a preview. Not sure what you mean, sounds like the V is cake no 1 above?
Hi Y- Thanks!
Hi Sharon-Great selection you got there! I tried the twin eclairs but they were not on the sable and glazed yet but I love them
I wonder what the coffee cheesecake is like! Although who am I kidding, it’s going to be brilliant 
Hi Vita-Fantastic!
Haha yes it’s so fantastic and then more isn’t it. An amazing cake indeed. Great idea! 
Negative ghost rider, Cake #1 up there is currently a ‘W’. V is a more vanilla-centric cake and has a what I think is a popcorn creme layer instead of popcorn chocolate discs in W.
Hi Nick-Ha! I love a Top Gun reference. Sounds interesting, must get familiar with that one!
Why not name a creation after the fantastically local daily bugle the Village Voice? Its as Balmain as you can get and a beloved favourite with locals- just like Adrianos!
A little birdy told me his new collection will be featuring in the next edition also!
Suggestions: straight out ‘Village Voice’, “Balmain’s Voice’, “You’re the Voice’, “Balmain’s beloved Voice’, ‘Love the Voice’
thankyou
lover of local newspaper the village voice
Hi Angus-Sounds like you’re a pretty big fan of the papers. From your email address you work there too?
Hi Lorraine,
I have wanted to get back to Adriano Zumbo Patissier, Balmain ever since reading this post and today I was driving along Victoria Road and saw my opportunity. My daughter has been dying to try the caramelised mint and fresh black truffle Creme Brulee that you wrote about. I asked the girl in the store for a Creme Brulee with truffle because it has been so long since reading the post that I couldn’t remember the exact name. She said that they only had a regular creme brulee or a “Caramel Mint” Brulee but definitely nothing with truffle. So, sadly, we still don’t get to try the caramelised mint and fresh black truffle Creme Brulee which, I am sure was the “Caramel Mint” Brulee that she said they had.
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