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Talent, Dedication, and Determination: Becoming a Pastry Professional

The French Pastry School | December 26, 2014

Chicago, Illinois (January 8, 2015) – On December 19 at the Union League Club of Chicago, over seventy pastry and cake students assembled with their friends, families, and faculty and staff of The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College at City Colleges of Chicago. It was graduation day for the two full-time professional certificate programs – L'Art de la Pâtisserie, the 24-week Baking and Pastry Program, and L’Art du Gâteau, the 16-week Cake Decorating and Baking Program. School sponsors along with chefs and professionals from the food industry were also in attendance.

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Amy's Candy Bar Pop-Up Shop in Hyde Park

The French Pastry School | November 21, 2014

2006 LAP Alum Amy Hansen and owner of Amy's Candy Bar just opened a pop-up shop in Hyde Park. The shop, which specializes in hand-crafted chocolates and nostalgic candy, will have its grand opening this weekend but they are already open for business and plan to stay in the neighborhood until May. Read more about it here.

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Brownies in All Shapes, Sizes, and Flavors!

The French Pastry School | November 19, 2014

Twenty-two pastry enthusiasts gathered at Alliance Paper & Foodservice Equipment on November 8, 2014, to submit their favorite recipes for chocolate brownies at Pastry Chicago's 4th Annual Amateur/Student Brownie Competition. Alliance, a Lombard-based business and a Chicagoland staple for the food service industry, was a great host, providing a special coupon and a vendor showcase just for guests and competitors to enjoy during the event.

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Bringing Students and Employers Together

The French Pastry School | November 6, 2014

Our students receive hundreds of hours of intensive, hands-on education every term. The goal of The French Pastry School is not only to teach students the techniques and theories behind gaining a new skill but also to make sure they can translate that skill into a successful career.

Recently, The French Pastry School organized a career fair exclusively for its students and alumni so they could be introduced to the job opportunities available to them. Students were able to converse with potential employers, schedule stages, and submit resumes and applications.

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A Dash of Disturbing, a Smidge of Fright, and Just the Right Touch of Fun!

The French Pastry School | November 1, 2014

Pastry Chicago’s 8th Annual Amateur Haunted Cupcake competition was held on October 24, 2014, at Esperanza Community Services, a nonprofit organization that helps children and adults with developmental disabilities be independent. This year's competition was all about decoration and 40 contestants used a variety of techniques to create visually haunting, whimsical, or scary cupcakes. Participants from Esperanza Community Services also got in on the fun as a way to build their skills and make meaningful connections.

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2014 Pastry Chicago Ice Cream Social

The French Pastry School | September 3, 2014

A huge thank you to the hosts, event sponsors, participants, and student volunteers for coming together to create a fun, free, and tasty event for ice cream lovers! We could not have done it without you!

Make sure to check out photos from the event by clicking on the image above and visiting The French Pastry School Facebook Page. Please join us for future events!

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Kansas City Pitch Interviews Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer

The French Pastry School | July 27, 2014

Scott Wilson, editor of The Pitch in Kansas City, interviewed Chef Jacquy about his book, The Art of French Pastry, and asked him questions about the job market and the education marketplace for chefs and pastry chefs. Read the interview here.

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Transforming Dreams into Reality

The French Pastry School | July 15, 2014

Chicago, Illinois (July 15, 2014) – The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College at City Colleges of Chicago is pleased to announce that another fine group of students has been prepared to excel in the pastry industry. On July 27th, forty-nine students from all over the country and around the world celebrated their graduation from L'Art de la Pâtisserie – The Professional Pastry and Baking Program.

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Elysia Root '11 Interviewed for Remarkable Woman Section of Chicago Tribune

French Pastry School | June 24, 2014

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More Award News!

The French Pastry School | June 11, 2014

We are pleased to announce The Art of French Pastry, by Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer and Co-Author Martha Rose Shulman, earned a Best in the World Cookbook Award from Gourmand International. Winners of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, presented back in March, qualified to compete against books from other countries at the Beijing Cookbook Fair in May. The Art of French Pastry went up against winners in the French Cuisine category from Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Denmark, Sweden, and the United Kingdom and received first place!

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