2009 School Happenings
December 18, 2009
L'Art de la Pâtisserie Graduation Celebration
Graduates of L’Art de la Pâtisserie, The Professional Pastry and Baking 24-week program at The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago will celebrate the completion of their program with friends and family at The Union League Club of Chicago followed by a reception at The French Pastry School.
December 16, 2009
Continuing Education Schedule for 2010 Released
These short-term, hands-on, intensive classes are geared toward pastry professionals with all levels of experience, as well as food enthusiasts or amateur bakers with little or no professional experience in pastry. Read more...
December 14, 2009
Alumna Galit Greenfield in Daily Candy
See article on her new business, "Sweet Galit" in today's issue of Daily Candy.
December 12, 2009
Pastry Chicago 4th Annual Gingerbread House Competition
Join Pastry Chicago at the Westfield Old Orchard Mall on December 12 for this amateur and student competition. See www.pastrychicago.org for more details and to register as a contestant or spectator.
December 5, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Monday, December 5th from 5:30 - 7:30pm for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
December 1, 2009
New Addition to the Staff of The French Pastry School
Brigitte Lermen Joins the Admissions Team.
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November 30, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Monday, November 30th from 5:30 - 7:30pm for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
November 28, 2009
Demonstration at Bloomingdale's
Chef Sébastien Canonne, M.O.F. demonstrated two petits fours recipes at Bloomingdale's - the classic Chocolate Bouchon and Madeleine!
November 24, 2009
Chef Sébastien Canonne, M.O.F. Presents at Orr Academy High School
Joining the Junior Acheivement Initiative on November 24 was Chef Canonne of The French Pastry School and Chef Delfina Perez of Washburne Culinary Institute at Kennedy King College spoke to culinary students at Orr Academy in Chicago.
November 21, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Saturday, November 21st from 9:00 - 11:00am for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
November 20, 2009
Peppermint Bash at the Hard Rock Hotel
The French Pastry School will join the Lincoln Park Young Professionals at the Hard Rock Hotel on November 20 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for the Peppermint Holiday Bash.
November 19, 2009
Alumna Elizabeth Madden in the News
Read about alumna of The French Pastry School, Elizabeth Madden's business, Rare Bird Preserves in the Chicago Reader.
November 19, 2009
Alumna Darlena Morgan Launches Business
Graduate of The French Pastry School, Darlena Morgan has launched her chocolate business, Darlena Artisan Chocolates.
November 7, 2009
20th Anniversary Dinner for Inspiration Corporation
Inspiration Corporation, which helps people who are affected by homelessness and poverty to improve their lives and increase self-sufficiency, is celebrating their 20th anniversary with the help of Chef Dominique Tougne of Bistro 110 who will once again lead this year's culinary event providing an eight-course meal. The French Pastry School will also participate, providing desserts and candies for the event. More details may be found at: http://www.inspirationcorp.org/events/events_dinner.html.
November 7, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Saturday, November 7th from 9:00 - 11:00am for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
November 5 , 2009
Fougasse Bread
with Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, as demonstrated on CLTV
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October 26, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Monday, October 26th from 5:30 - 7:30pm for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
October 24, 2009
Pastry Chicago's Third Annual Amateur Haunted Cupcake Competition at Whole Foods
Join us on October 24, 2009 for our third annual Amateur Haunted Cupcake Competition hosted by Whole Foods in Lincoln Park, 1550 N. Kingsbury Street
Chicago, IL 60642. Find more details at www.pastrychicago.org.
October 22, 2009
Pecan and Nespresso Ristretto Florentin Tuile, as demonstrated on CLTV
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October 21, 2009
Friends of James Beard Dinner Featuring The French Pastry School at Bacchus Restaurant in Milwaukee
The French Pastry School’s Chef Sébastien Canonne, M.O.F. will join recipients of the James Beard Foundation Award, Paul Bartolotta of Bartolotta Restaurants, Adam Siegel and Sandford D’Amato, along with Celebrity Chefs and winners of “Top Chef,” Hosea Rosenberg (winner of Season Five) and Stephanie Izzard (winner of Season Four) for the Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner. The event will raise funds to benefit culinary scholarships through the James Beard Foundation.
October 19, 2009
Chef Stéphane Glacier, M.O.F. publishes a new book on Croquembouches
Tendance Croquembouche is Chef Glacier's newest book with recipes in French and English. Chef Sébastien Canonne, M.O.F. contributed a preface to the new book, which may be purchased through www.jbprince.com.
October 15, 2009
Apple Cranberry Tart, as demonstrated on CLTV
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October 13, 2009
Alumna Sarah Levy Launches her Cookbook, Sweetness
The French Pastry School is proud to host the book launching party for alumna, Sarah Levy, graduate of L’Art de la Pâtisserie and President of Sarah's Pastries & Candies. Sarah has written her first book entitled, Sweetness: Delicious Baked Treats for Every Occasion.
October 12, 2009
Alumnus Opens Pastry Shop in Long Grove
Josh Baudin, graduate of The French Pastry School in 2008, has opened a business in Long Grove, Illinois called Sweet Whimsy Pastry. Find his website and contact information on the Alumni Success Story page.
October 10, 2009
French Pastry Experience - FULL
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 - 11:00am for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Registration for this event is now closed. Please see this link for upcoming more dates.
October 8, 2009
Stitch Fashion Show with Coalesse at the Merchandise Mart
The French Pastry School will help stitch a big fashion show for the office furniture industry and designers, contributing some of the school's specialties and chocolate showpieces. Thanks to Coalesse (www.coalesse.com) for their recent partnership with For the Love of Chocolate Foundation.
October 2, 2009
Coalesse and Zagone Studios Form Partnerships with Foundation
For The Love of Chocolate Foundation, which provides scholarships to qualified students of The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago has formulated new partnerships with businesses Coalesse and Zagone Studios. Read more...
October 2-3 , 2009
Wine & Food Classic - CRUSH Michigan 2009
Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer will be presenting at this year's CRUSH Wine & Food Classic event, along with Chef Jean Joho of Everest, Master Sommelier Ron Edwards and many others on October 2nd and 3rd in Birmingham, Michigan. More details may be found at www.crush2008.com.
September 29, 2009
Feature in Rolling Out Magazine
Renee Bohus and Franco Pacini of The French Pastry School and Pastry Chicago are featured in this week's Rolling Out magazine.
September 29, 2009
Wynn Hotel and ITME at The French Pastry School
Interactive pastry demonstrations will be part of this event at The French Pastry School, especially for the Incentive Travel Management Executives and Wynn Hotel associates. Chefs and students of The French Pastry School will be demonstrating a variety of pastry specialties including sugar sculpture methods, chocolate candies, and plated desserts.
September 28, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Monday, September 28th from 5:30 - 7:30pm for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
September 23, 2009
In the news today is Flora's Confections, company of alumna Flora Lazar. See the article here in Daily Candy Chicago.
September 23, 2009
A Special Demonstration at The French Pastry School
The French Pastry School along with Patisfrance and European Imports held a demonstration on September 9th, by Chefs Jacquy Pfeiffer and Sébastien Canonne of The French Pastry School and Chef Martin Diez of Patisfrance. The demonstration was attended by over 50 chefs from around the Chicagoland and Wisconsin establishments. Attending chefs were instructed on sorbet and ice cream making along with two different types of coconut sesame tuiles.
September 19, 2009
Demonstration at the Green City Market
Join The French Pastry School at Chicago’s Green City Market for an exciting pastry demonstration. For details, see www.chicagogreencitymarket.org.
September 19, 2009
Pastry Chicago Second Amateur Pie Competition at Whole Foods
Join us September 19, 2009 for the 2nd Annual Amateur Pie Competition hosted by Whole Foods. If you are a food enthusiast, high school or college culinary student, try your hand at this exciting competition. We are pleased to be partnering with Whole Foods once again, and our sponsor, KitchenAid. Read more.
September 17, 2009
In the news today is Rich Chocolates & Candies, company of alumna Lauren Pett. See the article here in Daily Candy.
September 14, 2009
Rare Bird Preserves in the news!
Alumna Elizabeth Madden, owner of Rare Bird Preserves, is featured in Daily Candy.
September 12, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Saturday, September 12th from 9:00 - 11:00am for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
September 8, 2009
Chef Nicholas Lodge was interviewed on Martha Stewart Living Sirius Radio on Tuesday, September 8th at 8:30 am. He discussed his art of cake decorating and sugar art. We look forward to having Chef Nicholas teaching with us again soon the end of September where his topic will be Bridal and Wedding Gumpaste Flowers.
August 29, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Saturday, August 29th from 9:00 - 11:00am for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
August 17 , 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Monday, August 17th from 5:30 - 7:30pm for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
August 8, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Saturday, August 8th from 9:00 - 11:00am for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
July 30 - August 2, 2009
International Cake Exploration Societe (ICES) 34th Annual Convention
The 2009 ICES Show Committee would like to invite you to “A Sweet Time in ‘09” at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles Illinois. Come be a part of the largest sugar arts show in North America. Join exhibitors and sugar artists from around the world as we showcase some of the best talent in the industry today. Visit www.ices09.org for details on when our chefs will be demonstrating.
July 30, 2009
Award-Winning Pastry Chef and Sugar Artist to Join The French Pastry School Faculty
Chicago, Illinois (July 30, 2009) – Winner of First Place in the 2007 Grand National Wedding Cake Competition, Mark Seaman has joined the faculty of The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago as Chef Instructor. Read more...
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July 25, 2009
Pastry Chicago – Second Annual Sugar Cookie Competition
Join Pastry Chicago on July 25, 2009 for our second annual Amateur Cookie Contest hosted by Whole Foods. If you have a great cookie recipe, try your hand at this exciting competition. This year's contest flavor is citrus. For our Educational Seminar during the judging period the competition, we are proud to have a demonstration of a classic French cookie, Sable Breton by a special guest chef of The French Pastry School.
July 21, 2009
Spanish Celebrity Fiesta at The French Pastry School a Sensation
Chicago, Illinois (July 21, 2009) - Pastry professionals and food enthusiasts from California to New York, the Philippines to Canada to Mexico gathered at The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago to participate in the "Spanish Celebrity Fiesta" where two of the top Spanish Master Pastry Chefs, Paco Torreblanca and Oriol Balaguer, shared their recipes and techniques. Read more...
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July 20, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Monday, July 20th from 5:30 - 7:30pm for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
July 15, 2009
2009 Robert W. Hiller Scholarship Recipient Named
Laura Kummer, a current student of L’Art de la Pâtisserie at The French Pastry School is this year's winner of the Robert W. Hiller Scholarship through the Wisconsin Bakers Association. Congratulations, Laura! Read the full press release.
July 11, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Saturday, July 11th from 9:00 - 11:00am for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
July 1 – 5, 2009
World Pastry Forum
At the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona, Chef Dimitri Fayard and Chef Nicholas Lodge of The French Pastry School will present five-day seminar classes. To sign up for classes and for more details, see www.pastrychampoinship.com.
June 26 – July 5, 2009
Taste of Chicago
Enjoy a Taste of Chicago with The French Pastry School! Come find us there and taste the best pastries and candies Chicago has to offer. Admission is free to this event and will take place in Grant Park daily from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm (closing at 9:30 pm on July 3 and 4, and 6:00 pm on July 5). For more details, see http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents.
June 26-27, 2009
Spanish Fiesta Celebration
Chefs Jacquy Pfeiffer and Sebastien Canonne, M.O.F. founders and owners of The French Pastry School are honored to welcome three master chefs who have earned international acclaim with their many accomplishments and will make a very exclusive appearance at The French Pastry School.
In this two-day, once-in-a-lifetime workshop, taught by the masters themselves, Chef Paco Torreblanca (bio) and Chef Oriol Balaguer (bio), a privileged group of pastry professionals and enthusiasts will experience an intense taste adventure of the chefs’ own creations, and see their visions come to life through a series of demonstrations and tastings.
June 19, 2009
L'Art de la Pâtisserie Graduation Celebration
Graduates of L’Art de la Pâtisserie, The Professional Pastry and Baking 24-week program at The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago celebrated with their chef instructors, friends, family, and fellow pastry trainees on June 19th at The Union League Club of Chicago, recently named the number one private city club in the United States in 2009. Students, faculty and staff of The French Pastry School were honored to have guest speakers, Camilla Nielsen, former President of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, and Dr. Wayne Watson, Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago speak at the ceremony. Read more...
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June 13, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Saturday, June 13th from 9:00 - 11:00am for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
June 1, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Monday, June 1st from 5:30 - 7:30pm for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
May 19-21, 2009
All Candy Expo
The chefs of The French Pastry School will demonstrate sugar and chocolate confections during the All Candy Expo taking place at McCormick Place in Chicago. For more information on the show visit www.allcandyexpo.com.
May 16, 2009
Foodservice Institute of America
The French Pastry School will host a reception for the Foodservice Institute of America during the National Restaurant Association (NRA) show taking place at McCormick Place from May 16-19.
May 9, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Saturday, May 9th from 9:00 - 11:00am for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
May 18, 2009
L'Art du Gâteau - The Professional Cake Decorating and Baking Program
The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago is pleased to announce the expansion of an additional 11,000 square feet including a hands-on teaching kitchen, two theater-style kitchens, a research and development center, and administrative offices. With this addition, The French Pastry School will double in size fulfilling the rising demand for specialized instruction in the pastry field. It is The French Pastry School’s mission to pursue excellence and provide the best expert education in all areas of pastry for its students.
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May 2, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Saturday, May 2nd from 9:00 - 11:00am for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
April 20, 2009
ACF Windy City Professional Culinarians meeting with Irinox
Chef John Kraus, named one of the Top Ten Pastry Chefs in the United States by Pastry Art & Design magazine in 2006 and Chef Instructor at The French Pastry School will demonstrate how Irinox blast chillers and shock freezers can be successfully used in an operation.
April 18, 2009
Pastry Chicago - 4th Annual Student Cake Decorating Competition
Join Pastry Chicago on April 18, 2009 for our Fourth Annual Student Cake Decorating Contest, hosted by Esperanza Community Services. If you are a High School or College Culinary Student, try your hand at this exciting competition. This year's contest theme will be "40th Anniversary" and we are excited to be partnering with Esperanza on the year of their 40th Anniversary Celebration. This event is sponsored by Villeroy & Boch.
April 13, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Monday, April 13th from 5:30 - 7:30pm for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
April 4, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Saturday, April 4th from 9:00 - 11:00am for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
March 23, 2009
Common Threads, World Festival 2009
World Festival 2009 is one of Chicago’s most highly anticipated cultural culinary social events of the season! Renowned chefs and notable restaurants prepare an enticing array of worldly foods for guests to sample while browsing a tempting silent auction and experiencing multicultural entertainment. Visit www.commonthreads.org for more details on the event and to purchase tickes.
March 23, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Monday, March 23rd from 5:30 - 7:30pm for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
March 7, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Saturday, March 7th from 9:00 - 11:00am for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
March 2-4, 2009
On February 28th and March 1st the Capital Confectioner's Cake Club is putting on an amazing Cake & Sugar Art Show & Competition called "That Takes the CAKE!" In the days following this event many of these pastry chefs will be teaching a variety of classes including Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer who will teach a three-day hands-on class, Classic French Pastries.
February 28, 2009
Annual That Takes The Cake Dinner Gala
This year the Capital Confectioners Club in Austin, Texas invites you to enjoy dinner with your favorite celebrities. Your evening's entertainment will showcase the talents of the terrific trio of Chefs Jacquy Pfeiffer, Nicholas Lodge and Bronwen Weber. Chef Pfeiffer will showcase his sugarwork along with Chefs Lodge and Weber to create a remarkable showcake.
February 21-24, 2009
American Culinary Federation Central Regional Conference
Chef John Kraus of The French Pastry School will be demonstrating the art of sugarwork at the 2009 American Culinary Federation Central Regional Conference in Schaumburg, IL.
February 14-17, 2009
FoodService Educators Network
Jacquy Pfeiffer of The French Pastry School will demonstrate Sorbet-Making and Balancing at the 11th Annual FENI Summit features more than 40 programs on effective motivation, culinary skills, leadership development and lesson planning. The challenges educators and trainers are facing today motivating students, mastering new skills and managing classrooms are addressed by this important professional conference.
February 16, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Monday, February 16th from 5:30 - 7:30pm for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
February 12, 2009
Chocolate and Wine!
Join The French Pastry School at Binny's Beverage Depot at 1132 S. Jefferson Street in Chicago for a chocolate and wine pairing event. Event will take place from 6-8pm. Sign up to win a free class at The French Pastry School.
February 7, 2009
For the Love of Chocolate
The For the Love of Chocolate Foundation will present our annual gala on February 7th, 2009 to raise scholarship funds for future students of The French Pastry School.
January 31, 2009
French Pastry Experience
Interested in becoming a Pastry Chef but just not sure if it is right for you. Join us on Saturday, January 31st from 9:00 - 11:00am for a private demonstration and tasting by one of our Chef Instructors. To make a reservation please call Elaine at 312.726.2419 ext. 212. The cost of the demonstration is $75. Register
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