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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.

Sweeteners and desserts go together like vegans and nooch. We do want our birthday cakes, holiday desserts. We also want to use wholesome ingredients and our vegan desserts to be unapologetically delicious. There’s important news in the granulated sweetener space and Chef Fran Costigan, the director of Vegan Pastry at Rouxbe and instructor for the Essential Vegan Desserts Course is back with Another Look at Sweeteners. Non-sugar sweeteners have been in the press with statements from the W.H.O to Dr. Gregor. Date sugar is available now in super fine grind and not all coconut sugars look the same. Does it matter? Join Chef Fran and find out. She will discuss the similarities and differences between vegan sweeteners and offer up some desserts for comparison.

Join us for a live event that's sure to make your taste buds sing - it's a picnic party like no other! Don't forget to bring your appetite, your sense of humor, and your best checkered blanket! Hosted by renowned chef, author, and sustainable seafood expert, Barton Seaver, this exciting live event will have you prepping the ultimate picnic experience. Come prepared with your questions and you will learn how to prepare a variety of tasty and nutritious picnic dishes, as well as gain insights into the best sustainable food practices.

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 us for an exciting live event celebrating the new season of fruits and yes, vegetables too, with renowned pastry chef Fran Costigan, our Director of Vegan Pastry. With her signature enthusiasm and passion, Chef Fran will share tips on choosing, storing, and using early summer produce to make luscious plant-based desserts that are sure to satisfy everyone’s craving. Guiding us with expert techniques and innovative recipes, Fran will demonstrate how to achieve the balance of flavor, texture, and appeal in each delightful bite. While some desserts are free of added sugar and a few are no-oil added, others are a bit more decadent. Still, all are fruit forward, and more nutritious than their traditional counterparts. With Chef Fran’s help, you’ll learn how to make desserts ahead, both fully and from components to assembled when you are ready to serve. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in vegan desserts. You will leave feeling empowered and inspired to make some fabulous sweet and natural desserts.

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.

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.

Cleaning out the pantry and refrigerator is like going on a scavenger hunt for hidden treasures. You never know what you might find lurking- a bag of cake crumbs, a jar of cookie bits, or a small container of creams. With a little bit of creativity and imagination, you can transform these forgotten ingredients into a new and exciting dessert. It’s like playing the game of Chopped, but instead of a basket of mystery ingredients, you have your own kitchen to explore. So come on, join Vegan Pastry Master Fran Costigan, and let’s uncover those hidden gems and whip up some delicious treats! Bring your questions and get ready to spring into some new flavors.

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.