Chocolate star wins big industry accolades

One of the top chocolate chefs for Norman Love Confections, Molly Cook, won big at the Pastry Art Live competition held recently in Atlanta.

Cook, according to a release, was named Chocolatier of the Year and also won the People's Choice Award. The competition was held Aug. 20-22. Cook joined Norman Love Confections' Chef Chris Botterman at the competition.

Each competitor produced two different chocolates sold in their shop, according to the statement. Cook's creations included a white chocolate molded piece - banana passion cheesecake, and a hand-dipped piece - almond raspberry made with 49% milk chocolate. Botterman's molded entry was coconut, and his hand-dipped piece was Snickers-inspired, with peanuts and caramel.