Hi!
I'm new to WFP so be gentle. Have been searching all over to find edible gold leaf for upscale desserts we would like to do at our place. Please help with websites, mail order, distributors, etc. Anything would be helpful.

Thanks!

By Chef.LA on Thursday, August 30, 2001 - 09:53 pm: Edit

well, I think all gold is edible, in small, wait correction, very small amounts.and thats leaf or powder. powder comes in a jar, for that just add veg oil, and use a brush. for the leaf, any art store would have that. but don't take my word for it and I would check the usage amounts, by how much it takes before anyone gets sick or dies, cause I know you can get poisoned by metals.
we used to paint gold flake on choc. roses at the Rockafeller Center in NYC, years ago, oh and you might want to check with your local health dept. to make certain there are no restrictions.
and don't forget to tell all the customers who order it that it has gold on it, case some are allergic. Having done all that, Have FUN!

By Chefmanny (Chefmanny) on Thursday, August 30, 2001 - 10:06 pm: Edit

Chef LA did you work for R.A., Valenti, Boceaoux?

By Chef.LA on Friday, August 31, 2001 - 05:08 am: Edit

Rest Ass. right after they re-did the place in what....83-84 ? 3 rest, cheap-middle-not so cheap.
why were you around then?

By Panini (Panini) on Friday, August 31, 2001 - 06:02 am: Edit

Goutmet Fods International, most import upscale pastry suppliers. Carma etc. Gold sheets come in a book. I prefer mixing the gold dust with alcohol. it dries much faster.
Rockafeller Center,let's jam in 1000 skaters into a small square, we're having fun now. Gosh you guys are old. What the hell are you doing up so early. Me? I'm just late for work.

By Chef.LA on Friday, August 31, 2001 - 11:56 am: Edit

To Panini, What do you mean I'm old.......you old donut maker. Lets see, I read somewhere that you and that freak ChefSpyke, are 45. Thats OLD, YIKES!!! I can't imagine being 45! Are you going to retire soon? Do some gardening around the house? Have the Grandkids over? 45....I just can't imagine that. Man! Thats like,like,like way old. Like ya know?

By Chefmanny (Chefmanny) on Friday, August 31, 2001 - 12:16 pm: Edit

I worked for RA at the Kravitz Center opening in
Palm Beach and Reflections on the Bay when they
owned it down here, then I did the tennis gig in
NY a few years and that was it. I don't remember
the year so it had to be the eighties! Victor was
a crazy dude man, we used to go drinking and he
always kicked ass, and he was about 70 already, I
guess!

By ChefSpyke on Friday, August 31, 2001 - 12:33 pm: Edit

Manny, Victor???? From windows on the world, Victor?? Line cook, but knew everything. Belgium, right? Short guy, really liked girls, and I mean really!!!If this is the same guy, do you know where he is? He knows me and Damian from windows.
let me know.
thanks.
I'm not a freak.

By Chefmanny (Chefmanny) on Friday, August 31, 2001 - 02:06 pm: Edit

That's him, he is the corp. chef for RA now, he's making big $$$ with his stock options Valenti gives him.

By Chefmanny (Chefmanny) on Friday, August 31, 2001 - 02:11 pm: Edit

Victor Boceaoux, he is from Spain though I think!
Also Tavern on the Green, maybe?

By ChefSpyke on Friday, August 31, 2001 - 02:41 pm: Edit

No, can't be. different guy.
Thanks anyway. Does Panini ride motorcycles?
Peace.

By Panini (Panini) on Friday, August 31, 2001 - 05:18 pm: Edit

Not on your life! My wife would not let me. If your talking about when I was in ny back then, yes, always. I would look very stupid now trying to kick start a hog. I think they are all elect. now.
I actually do still enjoy power though. It's probably going to be raining tomorrow but I might drive my toy, 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone convertible GT Pacecar. one of 33. 390 over.alomost 85% restored.
ps came down here 20yrs. with a sportster and soon realized that there is absolutely no respect for motorcycles in Texas.

By Slave Girl on Friday, August 31, 2001 - 06:10 pm: Edit

We are definitely spoiled in California as far as motorcycle rights, laws, respect, compared to other states.

Two words: LANE SPLITTING.

If I ever move elsewhere where I cannot lane split, it will be a travesty.

By ChefSpyke on Friday, August 31, 2001 - 06:29 pm: Edit

To Slave Girl,
Your my kind of Women.
Where are you in CA.?
LA I hope.
What are you doing this weekend, wanna go to a party? BBQ. Pastries. Hells Angels. Beer. Police,
(lots of those), oh and pies and donuts.
What else could a women want?
Peace.

By Slave Girl on Friday, August 31, 2001 - 06:45 pm: Edit

I don't think the Hells Angels would like me, Spyke, I ride one of those blasted crotchrocket motorcycles, not a Harley.

I'm afraid I'm about 5-6 hours north of you up in the Bay Area.

Pastries and Hells Angels. I'd love to watch one nibble a cherry danish.

SG