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Explore the fascinating. evolving and nuanced world of vegan chocolates with Chef Fran Costigan, Rouxbe Director of Vegan Pastry, and the chocolate lover behind “Vegan Chocolate: Unapologetically Luscious and Decadent Dairy-free Desserts,” as she spills the cocoa beans on the secrets of quality vegan chocolate. Chef Fran will review the definition of vegan chocolate and guide you through the criteria for choosing quality versions. Todays’ markets showcase vegan milk chocolates, fruit-flavored and even white chocolates and they are all on Chef Fran’s table today. You will learn about vegan chocolates sweetened with alternatives to cane, ethical chocolates, gluten-free and so-called raw too, in today’s lively and luscious chocolate-centric live event. Reserve your spot now for a delectable journey into the richness of vegan chocolate. Send in your questions.

Join Chef Dan Marek in his virtual office as he welcomes all of your questions. This event was created for you and we encourage you to Ask Anything – from cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Dan is ready to answer them all.

Join Chef Eric Wynkoop in his virtual office as he welcomes all of your questions. This event was created for you and we encourage you to Ask Anything – from cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Eric is ready to answer them all.

Join Chef Char Nolan in her virtual office as she welcomes all of your questions. This event was created for you and we encourage you to ask anything – from cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Nolan is ready to answer them all.

Indulge your senses in a delightful experience as the renowned pastry chef Fran Costigan takes center stage at her 8th Annual Essential Vegan Desserts Valentine’s Day Live Event. This year, Chef Fran is set to showcase the charm of Bite-Sized Desserts with Big Appeal, offering something for all subsets of plant-based dessert enthusiasts and those simply curious. While chocolate desserts, the Valentine’s standard, will be featured, Chef Fran has also curated a selection of other flavors and fruit-based delights. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day as a couple or treating yourself, you deserve an unapologetically luscious special treat. This event promises an abundance of tips, techniques, and recipe ideas. Set against the backdrop of sweet romance, encompassing Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, and culinary finesse, this occasion offers an insider’s view of elegant yet easy, irresistible miniature desserts. Fran Costigan, celebrated for her expertise in vegan and plant-based baking, will share practical information for creating special occasion treats that leave you relaxed and eager for the celebration. As the Director of Vegan Pastry, Chef Fran is renowned for her innovative approach to dessert-making. This exclusive event provides participants with the opportunity to witness luscious chocolate confections and, of course, heart-shaped pastries. Fran’s expertise will inspire both seasoned bakers and beginners alike. Immerse yourself in a celebration of flavor and love, as Fran Costigan creates desserts that pack big flavor into bite-sized packages—all made with standard pantry ingredients. Join us for a special discussion on sweetness, sophistication, and the joy of creating desserts that deliver big flavor in small, delightful packages!

Join Chef Dan Marek in his virtual office as he welcomes all of your questions. This event was created for you and we encourage you to Ask Anything – from cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Dan is ready to answer them all.

Join Chef Eric Wynkoop in his virtual office as he welcomes all of your questions. This event was created for you and we encourage you to Ask Anything – from cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Eric is ready to answer them all.

Join Chef Char Nolan in her virtual office as she welcomes all of your questions. This event was created for you and we encourage you to ask anything – from cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Nolan is ready to answer them all.

Setting up your kitchen for dessert-making success involves considering several factors, including the balance between essential tools and nice-to-have items, along with implementing efficient organizational strategies. After the holidays is a good time to reassess our kitchens. Join Chef Fran Costigan, Rouxbe Director of Vegan Pastry, in her home/test kitchen for an engaging and essential event designed for everyone wanting to create a more efficient, functional, sustainable and visually appealing space. In this interactive session, Chef Fran will explore best practices for creating your optimal kitchen setup, drawing on her extensive experience in restaurant kitchens and her recent home kitchen renovation. Emphasizing the importance of thinking outside the often-outmoded kitchen rulebook, she invites you to consider, for example, whether your pantry or baking pans must be confined to the kitchen or moved elsewhere. Is it possible to establish a dedicated pastry kitchen within a kitchen used for also for savory meals (e.g., family, or personal meals)? Chef Fran will delve into the practicalities of setting up a functional kitchen that aligns with a reasonable budget, offering insights gained from her recent kitchen renovation. Get ready to plan and implement with efficiency and joy, leaving frustrations behind.

Join Chef Dan Marek in his virtual office as he welcomes all of your questions. This event was created for you and we encourage you to Ask Anything – from cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Dan is ready to answer them all.