The Basics of Pastry: All purpose traditional puff pastry

By ChuckM

A viennoiserie or dessert made with puff pastry is one of the most delicious things on the planet. It’s ethereal, light, buttery, and crunchy. Yes, the flaky layers get all over your clothes and the table, but that is part of the experience. Besides, who hasn’t poked their fingers on the crumbs and shards and…

Recipe: Galette des Rois #1

By ChuckM

Starting around Christmas and running through the Feast of the Epiphany (January 6), the French celebrate with a variety of traditional dishes. One of them is a Galette des Rois or King Cake. Following tradition, a Galette des Rois is traditionally served as dessert on the Feast of the Epiphany, signifying the conclusion of the…

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…

Sponsors Announced for the 2023 U.S. World Pastry Cup Team

By ChuckM

Team U.S.A. for the Club Coupe du Monde is proud to announce that sixteen leading companies in the food industry are sponsoring Pastry Team U.S.A. The team’s “Casino”-themed presentation recently won the silver medal at the Americas Continental Selection in Santiago, Chile, earning them a spot to compete against 19 other countries in the 2023…