Pots de Crème: A Timeless Journey Through French Culinary History

By ChuckM

Pots de crème is a classic French dessert with a rich history dating back to the 17th century. According to The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets, In France, a small porcelain dish of chocolate mousse is sometimes called a pot de crème, but that dessert is more accurately custard. The difference is that for…

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

Club Coupe du Monde Team USA Announces Executive Board

By ChuckM

Club Coupe du Monde Team USA is excited to announce the appointment of its new Executive Board, ushering in a new chapter for the team. This board features a distinguished group of pastry professionals who bring fresh perspectives and the invaluable expertise of alumni who have played pivotal roles in the
team’s rich history.

The Sweet History of Crème Brûlée: A Dessert with Disputed Origins

By ChuckM

Every year on 27 July, we celebrate National Crème Brûlée Day. This rich custard dessert topped with a contrasting layer of hard caramel, has a history that is both intriguing and somewhat contested. Its origins are often debated, with claims from France, England, and Spain each staking their own claim to this decadent dessert. Before…