Deconstructing the buffet at the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie

By ChuckM

Next month, the 2023 Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie will take place once again. This biennial event brings together the best pastry chefs from around the world for a two-day competition in Lyon, France. Last month, a random selection process was used to assign each country to a specific day and laboratory or kitchen…

Meet the Team: Chef François Behuet

By ChuckM

Born in Caen, France, François Behuet discovered his passion for the art of pastry and chocolate at an early age. A 14-year-old François decided he would pursue pastry as his career. He desired to create and advance the art of traditional pastries, as well as to produce chocolate with an artistic touch. In 2004, Behuet…

Club Coupe du Monde U.S.A. Announces 2023 Team to Compete in Lyon, France

By ChuckM

Club Coupe du Monde U.S.A. has announced the team of pastry chefs who will represent the United States at the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie on January 21-22, 2023, in Lyon, France. Team U.S.A. will be represented by pastry chefs Julie Eslinger, Jordan Snider, and François Behuet. Chef Andy Chlebana will serve as the…