A Maestro of Chocolate: Chef Josh Johnson Joins Pastry Team USA as Chocolate Coach

By ChuckM

In the high-stakes arena of international pastry competition, where chocolate is both medium and message, mastery is nonnegotiable. As Team USA prepares for the next Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie, it has called on Chef Josh Johnson—renowned chocolatier and former competitor—to guide its chocolate strategy with skill, vision, and unwavering focus.

The Art and Legacy of Chef Donald Wressell: A Life in Pastry

By ChuckM

In the pastry world, where precision meets creativity and tradition intertwines with innovation, few figures have left as enduring a mark as Chef Donald Wressell. With a career spanning over four decades, Wressell’s name has become synonymous with excellence in chocolate, pastry competitions, and large-scale celebratory confections. As a mentor, competitor, coach, and ambassador for the art of pastry, his influence extends far beyond the kitchens he has worked in—shaping the next generation of pastry chefs and elevating the standards of American pastry on the world stage.

Chef Robert “Bobby” Bennett: A Legacy of Passion, Precision, and Pastry Excellence

By ChuckM

Robert “Bobby” Bennett, a distinguished American pastry chef and member of the first Club Coupe du Monde Team USA, has significantly influenced the culinary world with his exceptional skills and dedication to the art of pastry and confectionery. His journey from a young enthusiast in Virginia to a celebrated pastry chef reflects his dedication, skill, and passion for the culinary arts.

Profile: Charles Mirarchi, Strategic Marketing & Communications Director, Club Coupe du Monde Team USA

By ChuckM

Chuck Mirarchi is a versatile and accomplished Public Relations expert, whose career has seamlessly blended his passion for the culinary arts with strategic communications. As the current Communications Director for Club Coupe du Monde Team USA, Mirarchi has become an influential figure in promoting the U.S. World Pastry Cup Team on both national and international stages.

Profile: Chef En-Ming Hsu, Vice-President, Club Coupe du Monde Team USA

By ChuckM

En-Ming Hsu, a world-renowned pastry chef, has carved out a career that is as impressive as it is diverse. A graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, Hsu’s journey began in the elite kitchens of Lespinasse restaurant at New York City’s St. Regis Hotel and Patisserie Café Didier in Washington, D.C