Profile: Chef Olivier Saintemarie, Logistics Co-Director, Club Coupe du Monde Team USA

By ChuckM

Chef Olivier Saintemarie’s journey in the world of pastry is a testament to his deep-rooted passion and relentless pursuit of excellence. His love for baking was sparked at the age of 11 during holidays spent at his uncle’s bakeries in Paris. This early exposure to the art of pastry set the course for his future, and by age 15, Saintemarie had made the bold decision to forgo a
conventional education to pursue his passion full-time.

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, 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.