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Fran Costigan - Vegan Desserts: Ask Me Anything!
Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth, without eggs, dairy or refined white sugar! Join us for a special Ask Me Anything live event with Rouxbe Director of Vegan Pastry, renowned vegan pastry chef Fran Costigan, affectionately known as the “Queen of Vegan Desserts.” Whether you’re a long-time plant-based eater or just dessert-curious, this is your chance to connect directly with Fran and ask her anything about baking without eggs, dairy, or compromise. From decadent chocolate cakes to creamy custards and flaky pastries, Fran will share her expert tips, creative substitutions, and the secrets to making a variety of no-apology vegan treats that wow even the most skeptical sweet lovers.
This interactive session invites home bakers, professional chefs, and dessert fans of all stripes to explore the delicious world of vegan confections. Curious about aquafaba? Wondering how to achieve that perfect rise without eggs? Want recommendations for your next show-stopping holiday dessert? Fran’s got you covered. Come ready with questions, and leave inspired to whip up your own plant-based masterpieces. This is more than a Q&A—it’s a celebration of plant based creativity and all things sweet!
About Fran Costigan
Fran Costigan is internationally renowned as the authority on vegan desserts. Trained at the New York Restaurant School and Natural Gourmet Institute, Fran was a chef in both traditional and vegan pastry kitchens before moving into teaching over 20 years ago. A lifelong chocoholic and long time vegan, Fran’s latest book, Vegan Chocolate: Unapologetically Luscious and Decadent Dairy Free Desserts, (Running Press 2013) is for all who madly, deeply love chocolate desserts, whether or not dietary considerations are an issue.
Her previous cookbook, More Great Good Dairy-Free Desserts Naturally (Book Publishing Company 2006) is the basis of the Costigan Vegan Baking Boot Camp Intensive®.
For more information, www.francostigan.com.
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
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