Chocolate May Beetles

Animals and insects have long been a source of inspiration and a favorite form of creative expression for bakers and pastry chefs, especially in Europe. Chocolate and sugar are used to make elegant decorations as varied as butterflies, ladybugs, and cute, shy porcupines. These are reproduced in cakes, breads, and pastries — and what could be more appropriate on a small child’s birthday cake than an edible teddy bear? Holiday seasons are marked by rabbits and chickens at Easter, cats at Hall