The Duquesne Club’s Pastry Chef, William Racin, CEPC, believes his recent ACF win has not only improved his skill set, but also that of his pastry team.
Pastry Chef Jennifer Kopp Creates Capital Confections at The Metropolitan Club
Executive Pastry Chef Jennifer Kopp, CEPC, adds her own special touches to the acclaimed culinary excellence of The Metropolitan Club of Washington (D.C.).
Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake
Yield: ½ sheet cake pan, 3-in. tall For the graham crust: 2 lbs. graham cracker crumbs 1 lb. butter, melted 8 ozs. granulated sugar Procedure: Spray and paper the bottom of a rectangular ½-sheet cake pan. Mix graham crumbs, butter, and sugar together well. Press crumb mixture into the bottom of cake pans, approx. 1/3-in.…
Justin Fry is Making Pastry a Priority at The Club at Longview
The Club at Longview’s new, comprehensive pastry program is rooted in innovation, quality and member preference. Justin Fry can make almost anything out of chocolate. A table? Sure. A vase? Absolutely. An elaborate buffet that would ultimately land him a job at one of the best clubs in Charlotte? You bet. Fry is the newly…
Hosting our First Teen Pastry Boot Camp
Forsyth CC’s Pastry Chef, Cody Middleton, invited teen members to the club for three days to learn intricate pastry preparation. Their abilities wowed him and the gratitude from members was rewarding. Last month I had to the opportunity to teach pastry to some of our members’ children during our three-day Teen Pastry Boot Camp. Not…
Sweet Success: How to Sell Club Desserts
Club pastry chefs are infusing dessert menus with creative dishes and delicious descriptions. From sugary custards to chocolatey cakes, club dessert menus are a place of sweet joy. They are also often a club’s last chance to “wow” members and guests after a satisfying meal. “Dessert isn’t a must-have for most people,” says Laura Herman,…
Forsyth CC Hits a Sweet Spot with its New Ice Cream Menu
Forsyth CC’s recently purchased a commercial ice cream machine and Pastry Chef Cody Middleton is now able to create artisan ice cream and sorbets for plated desserts, intermezzos and more. Ice cream is a treat enjoyed by people of all ages. It elicits a nostalgic, emotional response and it can create so much happiness for…
The Making of the Modern Praline
Cody Middleton, Pastry Chef of Forsyth CC, believes the modern praline turns heads by exhibiting a strategically-designed color scheme and sophisticated fillings. In February, chocolate is in the spotlight. And as the pastry chef of Forsyth Country Club, this craze prompted me to initiate a new confectionary program here at the club. For Valentine’s Day,…
At Charlotte CC, Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Charlotte Country Club’s F&B success hinges on the dynamic relationships between its chefs. It’s a match made in culinary heaven: John Cornely, the savvy and skilled Executive Chef at Charlotte Country Club (CCC), and James Satterwhite, the club’s experienced and meticulously driven Executive Pastry Chef. They are one of the industry’s most dynamic culinary teams—and…
Bringing Variety to Breakfast Pastries
Woodstock Club’s Laura Lachowecki is expanding the pastry program by offering a wider range of homemade, morning-baked goods. Pastry Chef Laura Lachowecki’s pecan coffee cake—made with a layer of rich cake, topped with sweet pecan filling, topped with more cake and finished with a heavy layer of streusel—is easily the most popular breakfast pastry at…