2005 School Happenings
November 17, 2005
21st Annual Passport to France featuring Beaujolais Nouveau
Mark your calendar for the annual event Passport to France, featuring Beaujolais Nouveau and more!! This year marks the 21st anniversary of the French-American Chamber of Commerce-Chicago celebrating the arrival of the Beaujolais Nouveau. It will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2005, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and will feature entertainment. For more information please click here.
November 12, 2005
Inspiration Corporation 16th Anniversary Dinner
Inspiration Corporation celebrates its 16th anniversary dinner with an exclusive dinner at Inspiration Cafe in Chicago's Uptown. Chef Dominique Tougne of Bistro 110 and his team will prepare a dazzling and luxurious multi-course feast in the classic French tradition, followed by desserts by The French Pastry School. For more information on this event visit: http://www.inspirationcorp.org/events_upcoming.html.
November 11, 2005
Renee Bohus presents chocolate at the 2005 NSEC Conference
Renee Bohus, Director of Admissions at The French Pastry School gave a chocolate presentation featuring Cacao Barry chocolate at the 2005 National Student Education Confernce which was held at the Tower Club. To view the remark from the NSEC Conference Chairman, David Porter, click here.
November 8-13, 2005
Sebastien Canonne and Bob Hartwig at The New York Chocolate Show
Chef Bob Hartiwg will join with designer Claire Pettibone during the Chocolate Fashion Show on November 8th. Chef Sebastien Canonne, M.O.F. will be doing demonstrations during the New York Chocolate Show, November 10 - 13. For more information on the show please click here.
November 3, 2005
Jacquy Pfeiffer at VinAffair 2005 benefit dinner
Join the American Cancer Society with 2005 Chefs Sponsor SBC Illinois as they toast each other and our commitment to the fight against cancer. Please RSVP by October 20, 2005. Honored Chefs of Vinaffair 2005 include Chef Jean Banchet, Chef Wolfgang Puck, Chef Eric Ripert, Chef Christian Delouvrier, Chef Domnique Tougne, Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer, an Executive Chef Kevin Hickey. Champagne Reception with GH Mumm, followed by Chefs Dinner including Buena Vista Winery's exclusive release. For more information please click here.
October 31, 2005
Alumni Michelle Garcia opens Bleeding Heart Bakery
You are able to visit this bakery at 2018 W. Chicago Ave., 773.278.3638, pastryforpeace@hotmail.com or visit their website www.thebleedingheartbakery.com or on Daily Candy.
October 24, 2005
Chef Sebastien Canonne, M.O.F. at College of DuPage
Chef Sebastien demonstrates at the College of DuPage, along with the French Embassy, to participate in the New Trends in French Cuisine. Click here for photos from the demonstration.
October 15, 2005
Pastry Chicago
Join The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago in a day of demonstrations during Pastry Chicago, an association of pastry chefs, cooks and culinary industry professionals. For more information click here.
September 22, 2005
Sarah's Pastries & Candies Inc.
Graduate of The French Pastry School, Sarah Levy, has opened her own pastry and candy shop in downtown Chicago. For more information on her shop visit her at www.sarahscandies.com or on Daily Candy.
September 20-22, 2005
Chef Daniel Chaboissier teaches Croquembouches
View photos of the croquembouches that were created by the students in this exciting class.
September 19, 2005
Chaine des Rotisseurs - Bailliage de Chicago
The French Pastry School participated in the Chaine des Rotisseurs dinner by Calihan Catering at Maxim's where sugar showpieces were displayed. For more information on the Chaine des Rotisseurs click here.
August 17, 2005
Jeffrey Hamelman awarded 2005 Golden Baguette
The Bread Bakers Guild of America is proud to announce Jeffrey Hamelman has been awarded the 2005 Golden Baguette. Jeffrey, currently the Bakery and Education Center Director at the King Arthur Flour Co., is being recognized for his many past and ongoing educational contributions to the artisan baking community and to The Guild.
Jeffrey will be teaching a Professional Bread Baking course October 24-26, 2006. For more infomation on this class click here.
August 13, 2005
Open House
10:00am - 3:00pm
Observe free demonstrations by world-class pastry chefs Jacquy Pfeiffer, Sebastien Canonne and John Kraus. Learn about chocolate decoration, sugar decoration and the art of plated desserts. RSVP to 312.726.2419 by August 8th.
July 1-5, 2005
Register for a hands on class at the World Pastry Forum
Register now to participate in a 5 day hands on class taught by Chefs Jacquy Pfeiffer & Sebastien Canonne at The World Pastry Forum in Phoenix, AZ July 1-5, 2005. Click here to register: www.worldpastryforum.com.
June 9, 2005
Come and learn leading techniques in pastry production from Irinox
Irinox will teach you how to use cutting edge blast chilling technology for production efficiency. This demonstration, sponsored by Irinox, will be held at The French Pastry School. Seats are limited, to reserve your spot call Anne Kauffmann 312.726.2419 or email akauffmann@frenchpastryschool.com.
May 23, 2005
The French Pastry School Celebrates 10 years of chocolate, passion and the pastry profession
At the event The French Pastry School unveiled the two-story chocolate sculpture created by Chefs Jacquy Pfeiffer, Sebastien Canonne, John Kraus, Laura Ragano and Donald Wressell. The guests were invited to take home a miniature version of the sculpture. Click here for more information on the sculpture. To view photos from the 10th Anniversary click here.
May 16, 2005
John Kraus named one of Top Ten Pastry Chefs in US
Congratulations to John Kraus who was named one of the Top Ten Pastry Chefs in the United States in 2005 by Pastry Art & Design magazine. His depth and understanding for his craft has truly been an asset to the school.
Apr 14, 2005
Now accepting International Students
We are pleased to announce that The French Pastry School is now accepting applications for International Students for classes starting January 2006. For more information contact Renee Bohus at rbohus@frenchpastryschool.com.
Mar 19, 2005
Open House
We appreciate everyone that was able to make it out to our Open House and are pleased to announce our next Open House, August 2005.
Feb 10, 2005
Jacquy Pfeiffer named Celebrity Pastry Chef 2005
Congratulations to Jacquy Pfeiffer on being named Jean Banchet Celebrity Pastry Chef of the Grand Chefs Gala 2005. Jacquy continues to share his passion and expertise for creating world-class pastry with his students.
Jan 1, 2005
New teaching kitchen
With increased demand for the school, we will be opening a new teaching kitchen. Overlooking the Sears Tower, the kitchen will be fully equipped with the best equipment and operational for our new class on January 5, 2005.
In addition, Chef Sebastien Canonne will be teaching full time in Chicago. With this increase in kitchen space and teaching staff, we will now be 48 students in January 2005.
With all of these changes, we continue to remain focused on delivering a very personal, high quality pastry education. Classes are limited to 16 students, and our teachers are all acknowledged as being best in their field.
