Special Dessert Sayings

Sometimes you get diners who are celebrating an occasion. Often they want a special plate or something extra. Sometimes they tell you in advance. Sometimes they don't. Last summer I would always do a few special base plates in advance based upon who had calld ahead for special occasions, plus a few extra. I just piped melted dark chocolate in a parchment paper cone, and kept the cone on top of the oven in case I needed to pipe more plates. To make the chocolate shiny, gently go over it with a blowtorch just before service. Another option is to make chocolate plaques with common sayings on them, they will keep for a long time.