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Fran Costigan - A Fresh Take on Spring Desserts
Join Chef Fran Costigan, Rouxbe’s Director of Vegan Pastry, for an exciting and delicious exploration of springtime sweets. This special event will showcase the vibrant and fresh flavors that come with the changing season, as Chef Fran dives into the ingredients that make spring desserts so uniquely satisfying. From tangy citrus to delicate herbs and seasonal berries, you’ll learn about the ingredients that truly shine during this time of year. Chef Fran's expertise will guide you through creative, plant-based alternatives to traditional pastries, allowing you to explore a range of delightful and indulgent treats.
During this interactive session, Chef Fran will share her favorite recipes and insights, making it the perfect opportunity for budding pastry chefs or home bakers to ask questions and receive valuable tips. Whether you're an experienced baker or just starting out, her approachable teaching style will inspire you to experiment with new flavors and techniques in your own kitchen. Don't miss out on the chance to learn from one of the leading experts in vegan pastry and get inspired to create your own springtime sweets filled with bright, seasonal ingredients!
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, May 20th, 2025
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