Recipe: Chocolate Tart with Nougatine Topping

By ChuckM

Today, 27 October 2023, is National Chocolate Day. It seems that we are always celebrating chocolate in some form, but hey – we’re not complaining. This recipe is courtesy of former Club Coupe du Monde USA Team Member (1995 & 1997-Silver Medal) Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer. It’s featured in his cookbook “The Art of French Pastry,” which he co-wrote with Martha Rose Schulman.

Recipe: Nielsen-Massey’s Pumpkin Cheesecake

By ChuckM

Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure that perfectly captures the essence of fall – a rich and creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake! As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, thoughts turn to all things pumpkin. While we certainly adore a classic pumpkin pie, why not elevate this autumnal favorite to a more elegant rendition in…

Recipe: Valrhona’s Chocolate Praliné Cupcakes

By ChuckM

October proves to be a bustling month in the culinary world. It not only boasts the titles of National Dessert Month, National Dessert Day, and National Baking Week but also brings us National Chocolate Cupcake Day today, October 18! While truth be told, we don’t require a dedicated day or month to indulge in sweets,…

Creating Tomorrow’s Chefs (and Pastry Chefs) at Johnson & Wales University – College of Food Innovation & Technology

By ChuckM

Numerous outstanding culinary schools are found in the United States, but Johnson & Wales University stands out as a premier choice for aspiring culinary professionals. The culinary division is operated on two campuses, with its Providence, Rhode Island location being regarded as the primary or flagship campus, and the second one situated in Charlotte, North…