Metal mixing bowls and beaters hanging on a kitchen wall.

The Invisible Art of Maison Zanin

In the heart of Haute-Savoie, Maison Zanin perpetuates the art of chocolate and pastry-making, dictated by passion and exacting standards.

In this series, I had the privilege of going behind the scenes of this artisanal know-how. l've captured the essence of these precise gestures, the living material that comes to life under expert hands, and the discreet creativity that shapes excellence long before the final product appears in the shop window.

It's a tribute to these craftsmen, to the beauty of manual work, and to those often invisible moments when true gourmet emotion is born.

Close-up of a decorated cake with whipped cream rosettes and raspberries on top.
A person mixing chocolate-colored batter in a large white bowl with a clear spatula.
Baker forming dough balls on a countertop in a bakery kitchen.
A chef is piping yellow frosting onto two round cookies with scalloped edges, working over a wire cooling rack in a kitchen.
A person decorating strawberry desserts with fresh strawberries and white flower garnishes using a whisk in a kitchen setting.
A person wearing black gloves using tongs to pick up small red chocolate eggs with black stripes on a white surface, with decorative brown vases in the background.
Close-up of a chocolate coating machine.
A person is cutting dough using a round cutter in a kitchen, with some chopped or shredded dough on a stainless steel surface and baking paper in the background.
A stainless steel commercial oven with a glass door filled with rows of croissants and other baked goods inside.
Close-up view of fresh, golden-brown croissants on parchment paper.
A person preparing to make dough with a bowl of yellowish batter and a metal container of flour on a floured surface, with a large knife nearby.
Metal mixing bowls and beaters hanging on a kitchen wall.
A metal container filled with white whipped cream next to a tray of yellow lemon meringue pies with toasted meringue topping.
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