The possibility of connecting with many professionals in different fields gave Ramon ample knowledge of the sector and helped him to realise his passion for teaching, researching and creating products related with the world of sweet things. In recent years this led him to deliver courses, seminars and conferences all over the world.
At present he is Global Creative Innovation Leader for the Cacao Barry® brand.
Years ago, when on a work placement at Paco Torreblanca’s patisserie, Ramon learned the discipline necessary for running. Although he can’t devote as much time to it as he would like, Ramon is a regular runner both at home and when travelling around the world.
For him it’s a way of activating the body, clearing the mind and, of course, it’s his favourite time for mulling over that dessert that’s not quite right or that new idea that’s been bouncing around in his head…
Beet
Beet (Beta Vulgaris) is a plant of the Amaranthaceae family. There are different varieties of beet, among which beetroot and white beet stand out. Both are rich in sugar and in starch.
Beetroot is the variety most used in the food industry as a fresh vegetable. Its use in cake and pastry making is not widespread although it is used in some sorbet or ice cream recipes, combined with fruits or in an adaptation of the well-known carrot cake, substituting the grated carrot.
“As on so many occasions, this cake concept is the result of connecting several different ideas and needs. It is about association of concepts, shapes and colours with some ideas that had been bouncing around in my head for some time."
Inside Out Cake Beet
Texture
"Inspired by the explosion of nature, life and colours that takes place in spring, when everything grows and develops, I thought I could transfer a sponge cake from the inside of the cake to the outside, hence the name “Inside Out Cake”.
I soon saw the possibility of covering a cake or dessert by simulating these textures of nature, and that the best way to achieve this would be by baking the sponge cake in the microwave."