On The Pass 68. Gonzo Jimenez: Life Of A Chocolatier
Aug 16, 2023
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He's been referred to as the real life “Willy Wonka!” Gonzo Jimenez is a celebrated pastry chef, chocolatier and República del Cacao’s North American corporate pastry chef. We believe, if Willy Wonka was real, he would actually want to be Gonzo Jimenez. Gonzo, as he openly says, "had a very blessed start,” originally from Northern Argentina and was raised in a Spanish household surrounded by good food and long family meals. These strong family values helped him find his calling in food, but specifically on the sweeter side of the business. His early training taught him that he was able to apply not only science, but also artistic expressions when it came to presenting beautiful sweets and confections. He was instantly hooked and found his true calling. In addition to being a valued República del Cacao partner, Gonzo is an educator, Co-owner and chocolatier of Miette et Chocolat in Denver Colorado where he currently lives. You may also recognize him from the Netflix Original Series “BakeSquad," hosted by Christina Tosi, where Gonzo and the cast of talented pastry chefs develop some of the most incredible treats for life celebrations. Get ready for a fun filled, energetic and informative conversation as Gonzo gives us a look into his life as a chocolatier, what motivates him personally and professionally and why he finds so much joy in being a República del Cacao partner, helping educate and empower the future generation of culinary creatives.
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