Pastry Arts Podcast

Heather Hardcastle: Redefining Gluten-Free Baking at Flour Craft Bakery & Cafe

Heather Hardcastle is a California-based pastry chef known for redefining gluten-free baking through a seasonal, ingredient-driven lens. Her work centers on creating food

René Bollier: Continuing the Tradition of Swiss Chocolate Excellence in Kansas City

René Bollier is the President and Executive Chef of André's Confiserie Suisse. Grandson of founders André and Elsbeth Bollier, Bollier began his training at age 11 under

Jimmy MacMillan: The Secrets of a Successful Bakery

Jimmy MacMillan is the founder of Successful Bakery, a systems-driven consulting practice for established bakery owners in the $500K to $5M+ range. His signature engageme

Melissa Weller: Setting a Very High Bar for Allergen-Free Baking at Bub's Bakery

Melissa Weller is an acclaimed baker, pastry chef, and cookbook author with over two decades of experience. Before pursuing her passion for baking, she worked as an engin

Alen Ramos and Carolyn Nugent: The Journey to Excellence, from Michelin-starred Restaurants to Parker, Colorado

Chefs Alen Ramos and Carolyn Nugent have been mentored by some of the world's most renowned chefs. The two, who are now married, met while working for Joël Robuchon, who

Matthew Ratliff: A Certified Master of the Pastry Kitchen

Born and raised in northeast Ohio, Matthew Ratliff earned an Associate Degree in Baking and Pastry at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. Che

Jennifer Williamson: A Wedding Cake Artist's Success Story

Jenny's Wedding Cakes was officially born in 1998, inspired by Jenny Williamson's lifelong passion to bake pretty things. She began studying classic food techniques on he

Daniel Mangione: A Pastry Star in the Luxury Hotel Firmament

Daniel Mangione is an accomplished Executive Pastry Chef with a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. For over 23 years, Chef Daniel has been a noteworthy lea

Aran Goyoaga: Elevating the Art of Gluten-Free Bread and Pastries

Aran Goyoaga is a fourth-generation baker, cookbook author, food stylist, and photographer. She grew up in the Basque Country in her grandparents' pastry shop, which was

Stephanie Oliveira: Proving that a Passion for Pastry Trumps All

A first-generation American whose roots trace back to Portugal, Pastry Chef Stephanie Oliveira brings a deep sense of heritage, discipline, and creativity to her craft. S

Garry Larduinat: Crafting Red-Carpet-Worthy Desserts for the Oscars and Beyond

Pastry chef Garry Larduinat is known for his whimsical and inventive desserts, creating masterpieces that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Born in Limoges, France,

Cecilia Gaudioso: Showcasing a Passion for Pastry at Longwood Gardens

Originally from Wilmington, Delaware, Cecilia Gaudioso has a deep-rooted passion for pastry arts that traces back to her family's bakery, which was established in the 193

Romain Dufour on the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie

Romain Dufour is a baking instructor and consultant to industrial and artisan baking companies. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in the industry,  Chef Dufour'

Joy Wilson, a.k.a. 'Joy the Baker': A Baking Blogger's Success Story

Joy Wilson, also known as Joy the Baker, is a self-taught baker, cookbook author, and blogger who has been delighting readers and home bakers with her warm, relatable voi

Chef Susan Notter, C.E.P.C.: The Multi-faceted Career of a Pastry Icon

Born and raised in England, Susan Notter started baking at a young age, then attended culinary school while working in a pastry shop. After graduating, Chef Notter had th

Thomas Haas: Passionate Pastry Chef, Successful Entrepreneur

A fourth-generation pâtissier, Thomas Haas was first introduced to the delicate art of hand-crafting chocolates and pastries in the kitchen of Cafe Konditorei Haas, opene

Katarina Cermelj: Cookbook Author, Food Writer and Creator of The Loopy Whisk, an Allergy-Free Baking Blog

Katarina Cermelj (Kat for short) is an award-winning cookbook author, food writer, photographer and creator of the popular 'free-from' baking blog, The Loopy Whisk. She h

Christophe Rull: An Executive Pastry Chef with a Flair for Showmanship

Christophe Rull boasts over 20 years of distinguished experience as a pastry chef. Born and raised in France, Chef Rull embarked on his culinary journey at the young age

En-Ming Hsu: From Pastry Trailblazer to Successful Entrepreneur

World-renowned pastry chef En-Ming Hsu's accomplishments are as numerous as they are impressive. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, En-Ming's career began i

Rose Levy Beranbaum: Baking icon and author of the newly revised The Cake Bible

Rose Levy Beranbaum is an internationally known food and baking expert whose books have been translated into Mandarin Chinese, Czech, Russian, and Spanish. She has been c