About Behnaz Behnaz is the owner and the principal baker and decorator at Joconde Cakes & Sweets. After Studying Law and Criminology, she took a leap of faith into the culinary world and switched her career path. She has graduated from both Culinary And Pastry Arts programs in Vancouver.

A joconde is a close relative of a Genoise sponge, the major difference being the inclusion of ground nuts (usually almonds). It is probably best known for its use in an Opera gateau. A dacquoise is ostensibly a meringue with nuts added (usually hazelnuts and almonds) and occasionally a little cornflour.