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For the cook's library :: Pioneer Press :: PIONEER PRESS ::

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Gale Gand, pastry chef and co-owner of the highly regarded Chicago restaurant Tru, branches out from sweet treats (though some, such as ginger scones and quick pear streusel coffee cake, are included) with her family-oriented brunch …

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Private Rooms for Holiday Dining

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Enjoy drinks in the men’s library and then move to the one of the larger rooms for a creative dinner prepared by chef Charles D’Ablaing. Webster House Antiques on Urbanspoon. 1924 Main’s private wine room adjacent to the main dining …

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Only Slightly Pretentious Food: It's beginning to look a lot like …

Friday, November 6th, 2009

… like something I could really learn from, a wealth of insider tricks and an indispensable addition to any serious home baker’s library, The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts covers the many skills an aspiring pastry chef must master. Based on the internationally lauded curriculum developed by master pâtissier Jacques Torres for New York’s French Culinary Institute, the book presents chapters on every classic category of confection: tarts, cream puffs, …

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Hasty Torres's Page – The Chocolate Life

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Meet world famous Master Pastry Chef and Chocolatier Jacques Torres on Saturday March 21st from 3-5pm at Madame Chocolat in Beverly Hills. Books are available for purchase on the day of the event, courtesy of Cook’s Library. March 19 …

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For the cook's library :: Pioneer Press :: PIONEER PRESS ::

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Gale Gand, pastry chef and co-owner of the highly regarded Chicago restaurant Tru, branches out from sweet treats (though some, such as ginger scones and quick pear streusel coffee cake, are included) with her family-oriented brunch …

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Private Rooms for Holiday Dining « Around the BLOCK

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

If you’re looking for a refined and elegant setting for your event, consider Webster House. Enjoy drinks in the men’s library and then move to the one of the larger rooms for a creative dinner prepared by chef Charles D’Ablaing. … And of course, there’s The American Restaurant, which serves up the finest view of the city along with award-winning cuisine by Debbie Gold. The upper dining room will accommodate up to 150 guests, depending on your seating requirements, …

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The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts :Online Shopping

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

An indispensable addition to any serious home baker’s library, The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts covers the many skills an aspiring pastry chef must master. Based on the internationally lauded curriculum developed by master pâtissier Jacques Torres for New York’s French Culinary Institute, the book presents chapters on every classic category of confection: tarts, cream puffs, puff pastry, creams and custards, breads and pastries, cakes, and peti… …

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Chef Cheese | Gourmet Thoughts

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Alain Sailhac, executive vice president and senior dean of studies, The French Culinary InstitutebrThis long-awaited book is a welcome addition to the cheese lover’s library. Filled with essential information, Cheese is a must have. …

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