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Lana Mihajlović posted an update
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Celebration Chocolate Scroll
At the last Chocolate Challenge, my “drunken” roll was born. At first, it was just a game… a few spoons of liqueur in the sponge, a small provocation for the palate. I never imagined that this creation, born out of curiosity and a desire to give chocolate a new dimension, would travel beyond the challenge itself. But dishes, like words, often find their own paths.
A friend who tasted the roll said, half-jokingly, half-seriously: “Oh, I wish you’d make me one for my birthday.” I didn’t forget. And today, on her birthday, her roll arrived.
This time I didn’t want to repeat the recipe, but to turn it into a new poem. The sponge, warmed by a touch of liqueur, was like the opening verse. Inside, a dialogue of chocolates unfolded… dark with its bitterness, white with its soft comforts, cream to reconcile them, and almonds whispering in a crunchy rhythm. Instead of glazing it, I dressed the roll in handmade chocolate decorations, to give the day its sense of celebration, and my friend the feeling of being truly special.
When she opened the door, she smiled the way someone smiles when they never expect to be truly heard. In that smile there was more than gratitude, there was recognition. Because even though her request had been a passing remark, today she held proof that sometimes even casually spoken words find their way to the heart.
The challenges we take on at Scoolinary Academy do not stay within the walls of the community… they flow into everyday life, into small rituals, into friendships.
Isaac Mendoza, CHEF SHELLY and 7 others15 Comments-
That roll sounds like it started as a fun experiment and turned into something way more meaningful. I love how a playful splash of liqueur led to a whole new creation—and how you remembered your friend’s offhand birthday wish and turned it into a delicious surprise. That’s the kind of thoughtful cooking that sticks with people. You didn’t just make dessert—you made a moment. And by the way, it looks stunning too! Well done.
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@judyrusselllive-com-au Thank you Judy ❤️
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This post is a beautiful reminder that food is never just food — it can be memory, poetry, and connection all at once. The writing is as delicate and layered as the roll itself, and those chocolate curls add an elegance that says this is a gift, not just a dessert.
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@soldamiani Thank you dear ❤️
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Lana, tienes un don. Todo lo haces precioso, lo que cocinas lo que escribes… se siente tu cariño y tu dedicación en cada foto que veo. 😍
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@carolsan29hotmail-com Thank you dear ❤️ Miss you
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Está simplemente hermoso!! una rebanada y una taza de café y la vida mejora
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@betzamedina Thank you dear. Oh yeah… Right moment to pause and take a breath ☺️ The liqueur in the roll definitely helps 😂
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Qué maravilla ese rollo y qué afortunado tú amigo.
Mi cumpleaños es en abril… No sé si te había comentado… 🤭
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@beatriztorijagmail-com So you also want a drunk roll 😂 Don’t worry… I know exactly when your birthday is ☺️
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you can celebrate for sure now, looks great!
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@chef-shelly-cole Thank you ❤️
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Que buena pinta esa tarta.
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@isaac-mendoza Thank you Isaac
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