Chef Christophe Morel Named Honorary President of the Jury for 2025 Pastry Team USA National Selection

By ChuckM

Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA is proud to announce that Chef Christophe Morel will serve as Honorary President of the Jury for the 2025 U.S. National Selection in Chicago. A globally recognized master chocolatier, Chef Morel brings decades of experience, artistry, and international prestige to this pivotal role as the team identifies the next generation of pastry talent to represent the United States on the world stage.

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.

Meet the Chef: Rabii Saber, Club Coupe du Monde Team USA 2017

By ChuckM

As part of our ongoing “Meet the Chef” series, we are delighted to present Chef Rabii Saber, the Executive Pastry Chef at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World. Chef Saber was a valuable member of Club Coupe du Monde Team USA in 2017, alongside Chefs Bill Foltz, Victor Dagatan, and Robert Nieto.…

5 indispensable books on chocolate for every level

By ChuckM

One of the most widely loved confections across the globe is chocolate, whether it is presented as candy, ice cream, or used as a flavoring. Let’s first delve into the background of chocolate before we dive into our list of favorite cookbooks on the topic. Who consumes the most chocolate? It is not astonishing that…