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 PastryScoopers of the World, Unite! 
  Our Fall 2008 Conference was a smashing success, with classes filled with eager pastry enthusiasts and professionals alike. Tricks, treats, and recipes were shared by some of NYC's finest talents, and everyone went home happy. If you missed the event (or just want to reminisce), check out the photos to get a peek at what some of our guest pastry chefs and baking professionals dished up. read more...  

  Red, Red, Juicy Grapefruit. Oh My!  
  For all you citrus lovers and ready-to-be converts, it's that time of year again—you know, when grapefruit takes dessert menus by storm. And we can't think of a better way to celebrate than with our annual grapefruit event sponsored by TexaSweet. So save the date for Saturday, December 13th. You won't want to miss the sweet treats created by pastry chef Nicole Kaplan read more...  
 
 
 Get Serious About Dessert
 Enroll in The FCI's Classic Pastry Arts program and master croissants, tarts, petits fours, and so much more. In 6 short months, you'll get the skills you need to turn your dream of being a pastry chef into a reality. Classes start December 9th. READ MORE...  
 
 
 Causing a Chocolate Scene
 It was fabulous. It was fun. And the house was packed. If you missed out on our October Sculpting with Chocolate presented by E. Guittard, you'll want to browse through the event photos. We promise that the chocolate feats performed by corporate pastry chef Donald Wressell will leave you inspired and clamoring for more! read more...
 
 We'll Have S'more
 The sweet and unassuming marshmallow has a longer (and perhaps loftier) history than you might think. Our intrepid food historian traces the history of this beloved confection, from the time of Egyptian pharaohs to American Girl Scouts and beyond. read more...
  
  November 23, 2008 06:03 AM