France clinched the world pastry championship for the eighth time on January 23, 2017, solidifying its status as a global leader in exquisite confections. Tal Spiegel, a Tel Aviv-born pastry chef now based in Paris, showcases this mastery through his Instagram account, @dessertedinparis. For the past two years, the 33-year-old has wandered the city's patisseries daily, photographing the most stunning pastries—each perfectly paired with his own shoes.
The signature of Spiegel's project? Harmonizing each pastry with a matching pair from his vast collection—greens, yellows, pinks, blues, moccasins, espadrilles, and slippers. “All the pairs photographed are mine, though I've never counted them!” he shares with a smile. From elegant strawberry tarts resembling masterpieces to vibrant éclairs and inventive gourmet Rubik's cubes, every creation mesmerizes. “Parisian pastries are unique and fascinating to study—and taste, of course!” says the seasoned professional.
Spiegel's aesthetically stunning posts delight his 89,000 followers daily, inspiring visits to Paris' top patisseries. Warning: they may leave you craving a sweet treat!
