The french pastry school jacquy pfeiffer, pastry chef and cofounder of the french pastry school in chicago, was more than surprised when he casually received an email from the french government informing him that he. See what world renowned pastry chefs, sebastien canonne, keegan gerhard, john kraus, ewald notter and jacquy pfeiffer, are creating with silicone molds. Support jacquy pfeiffer and the french pastry school and come see the film. Pennebaker and chris hegedus that follows a group of. Sugar sculpture by jacquy pfeiffer of the french pastry school. The film focuses primarily on chef jacquy pfeiffer, cofounder of chicagos french pastry school, and one of. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the biography submission guide. I have increased my baking skills greatly thanks to this book. Silicone molds can be used for casting chocolate, aspic, tallow, fondant, pastillage, salt, pepper, hot sugar, granulated sugar, and ice. Jacquy pfeiffer is a laidback but articulate chef who has several coaches including his partner who already is a mof winner.
This is an absolutely fantastic book on the fine art of french pastry. Jacquy pfeiffer books list of books by author jacquy pfeiffer. Chef pfeiffer gives the reader all the tips and tricks necessary to turn out very fine pastries. If you cant get enough mystery and mayhem, youll be all about these crime novel adaptations. During the sugar showpiece portion chef pfeiffer will share with you the techniques he has won competitions with casting, pulling, blowing and molding sugar. The salt the party animals of europe made festive, elaborate centerpieces from food from medieval times through the 18th. As well, he weaves in little stories of his own life as a pastry chef that elevate this book above the basic pastry texts. Meyer gallery specializes in classically inspired representational fine art by emerging, midcareer and established artists. Sugar sculpture is the art of producing artistic centerpieces entirely composed of sugar and sugar derivatives. I call chefs sebastien and jacquy as well as some fps gradsturnedshop owners for guidance weekly. The first step is to turn off the climate control in the kitchen, said s e bastien. Other names that jacquy uses includes jacquy a pfeiffer, jacquy pfieffer, jacquy pfeifer, jacouy a pfeiffer and jacouy pfeiffer. This past christmas i was gifted the art of french classics by jacquy pfeiffer.
Chef jacquy pfeiffer is the founder, coowner and instructor at the french pastry school with more than 10 years of successfully winning, coaching and judging in key pastry competitions. In kings of pastry, 16 chefs, including jacquy pfeiffer, cofounder of chicagos french pastry school, whip up the most gorgeous, delectable, gravitydefying concoctions and edgeofyour. Jacquy pfeiffer filmography jacquy pfeiffer movies till. View transcript of video this exhibit is dear to my heart because its exactly what im about. At its outset, the documentary isolates three of the 16 participants in the running for the 2007 victory. Jacquy pfeiffer a, 59 glencoe, il background report at. Photo via kings of pastryits been awhile since ive had the chance to indulge my francophilism on the blog, but last night i watched a fantastic documentary, kings of pastry, that left me reflecting on the cultural differences between how americans and the french think about intelligence.
Jacquy pfeiffer celebrity profile check out the latest jacquy pfeiffer photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. The film follows chef jacquy pfeiffer, cofounder of chicagos french pastry. A chat with world famous pastry chef jacquy pfeiffer onmilwaukee. Pastry chef jacquy pfeiffer works on a chocolate sculpture with a student at the french pastry school he cofounded in chicago. The top city of residence is chicago, followed by burr ridge. Ill be making more recipes from this book and others, and share my learning experience with you. Edible sugar sculpture began in the medieval period when they were created by artists, mostly for entertainment and gifts. At first glance it seemed detailed, confusing, and lengthy. Nov 27, 20 world famous pastry chef, jacquy pfeiffer will be in town for a dinner at le reve on dec. In 1995, after an already successful career in pastry, jacquy pfeiffer along with sebastien canonne, m. When one chef breaks his sugar sculpture at the end of the third day, a devastating setback, he keeps his composure so completely that we almost think he meant to do that all along. The kings of pastry is a 2008 documentary by chris hegedus and his wife, d.
Buy the art of french pastry by jacquy pfeiffer isbn. View nationwide phone book listings for jacquy pfeiffer. World famous pastry chef, jacquy pfeiffer will be in town for a dinner at le reve on dec. The owners, chefs sebastien canonne and jacquy pfeiffer, and the entire bunch at the french pastry school were great at calming my nerves. World renowned pastry chef jacquey pfeiffer, cofounder of chicagos french pastry school and author of the new book. Making sugar sculptures with jacquy pfeiffer on vimeo. As a son of a baker, chef jacquy first learned his baking talents working at his fathers boulangerie then as an apprentice with the famous chef jean clauss at jean clauss patisserie in strasbourg, france. His wife and daughters provide moral support for him. The competition, which takes place in lyon, france, features a diverse range of creative trade professions, from carpentry to jewelry. Jacquy pfeiffer, pastry chef and cofounder of the french pastry school in chicago, was more than surprised when he casually received an email from the french government informing him that he had been awarded the french legion of honour. Jacquy pfeiffer, chef and cofounder of the butter book, began his career at a very young age. Today, the french pastry school is considered one of the leading pastry institutions in the world. To summarize, i think that the art of french pastry is a great book for actually learning advanced techniques. The art of sugar sculpting explained le cordon bleu.
Stir in corn syrup and cream of tartar to the syrup when the temperature reaches 230 degrees f. Jacquy pfeiffers birthday is 02111961 and is 59 years old. Sep 22, 2015 as sugar became ever more widely available, its prestige diminished, and the art of sculpting with sugar receded in importance until being revived by the french chef antonin careme. This book is a true learning tool that enables the student to attend a lesson with chef jacquy pfeiffer from your own kitchen. Get complete information on latest upcoming movies, latest releases, old movies, hit films, awards, etc on filmibeat.
Toptier chefs compete in delectable kings of pastry. Learn how to execute recipes from start to finish, with visual cues and chef tips to make sure youre doing things the right way. Also profiled is chef regis lazard, who is competing for the second time he dropped his sugar sculpture the first time, and chef philippe rigollot, from maison pic, frances only. Jacquy pfeiffer of the french pastry school demonstrates how he makes sugar sculptures.
Kings of pastry star chef jacquy pfeiffer just released his muchanticipated the art of french pastry its an absolutely beautiful book with recipes for pastries, cakes, cookies, bread, and savory alsatian snacks. Next, a solution of caster sugar and water is brought to the boil. The art takes years to master and a lot of patience. The filmmakers focus on three contestants giving most of the time to a frenchman now living in chicago and teaching as a cofounder of the french pastry school there. They developed my inherent skill and prepared me to enter the world of pastry. The art of french pastry is easy to follow and really a joy to go through and cook from. For decorative art historians, sugar sculptures pose a unique. Jacquy is a cofounder of chicagos prestigious french pastry school. Francois payard finally, a book that demystifies the secrets of classic french pastry. I am thrilled that jacquy pfeiffer has created this masterful, musthave book in which he shares his remarkable journey and recipes from apprentice to chef.
Both fragile and susceptible to changes in humidity, the delicate sugar sculptures and elegant fruit pyramids that graced courtly life in eighteenthcentury france were meant to be. Jacquy pfeiffer books list of books by author jacquy. Also profiled is chef regis lazard, who is competing for the second time he dropped his sugar sculpture the first time, and chef philippe rigollot, from maison pic. The average laura pfeiffer is around 45 years of age with around 60% falling in to the age group of 4160. Starting with basic mold making skills and progressing up through advanced techniques, this book reveals how to make food grade and costeffective nonfood grade silicone molds. The process of making all sorts of delicious and beautiful creations will become easier with practice and with trial and error, but. Two other finalists are profiled in the film chef regis lazard, who was competing for the second time he dropped his sugar sculpture the first. Chefled video lessons each video lesson is designed to give you knowledge of everything pastry, baking, and cake decorating, with clear, stepbystep instructions. Sugar, when used to mold and craft a sculpture or visual decoration, creates the most temporary of art forms. This was not the type of book you would use to whip up a batch of cookies or bake a cake for dessert tonight. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Power of making is a cabinet of curiosities showing works by both amateurs and leading makers from around the world to present a snapshot of making.
He describes the look, feel and sometimes even sound of this book is quite possibly my favorite cookbook in my collection. Pastry chef flying high with new shop daily herald. With jacquy pfeiffer, regis lazard, philippe rigollot, rachel beaudry. Kings of pastry, france, america, and the vocational education. There are 4 individuals that go by the name of jacquy pfeiffer. Sep 09, 2011 jacquy pfeiffer of the french pastry school demonstrates how he makes sugar sculptures. Confectionery art casting is the first book of its kind, an illustrated manual providing a bridge between silicone mold making and a variety of applications used in the confectionery arts. Chef jacquy pfeiffer chocolate sculpture and pastry montage from.
Other names that jacquy uses includes jacquy a pfeiffer, jacquy pfieffer, jacquy pfeifer, jacouy a pfeiffer and jacouy pfei. Silicone mold making for pastry chefs by michael joy. Jacquy pfeiffers instructions are incredibly detailed. In fact, making sugar art is a complicated and involved process with many steps. This was the first time an mof final was filmed, documenting a chicagos patissier, jacquy pfeiffers participation in this august competition. Jacquy pfeiffer born 1961 is a french master pastry chef and teacher. Two other finalists are profiled in the film chef regis lazard, who was competing for the second time he dropped his sugar sculpture the first time, and chef. Pastry chef jacquy pfeiffer works on a chocolate sculpture with a student at. These were very popular at grand feasts from the renaissance until at least the 18th century, and sometimes made by famous artists. The hotter the kitchen, the easier it is to work with the sugar. He cofounded the french pastry school in chicago, and coauthored the art of french pastry cookbook. Jacquy pfeiffer chef, film actor, award nominee, person, person or entity appearing in film, award winner, author. More than a collection of recipes, the book goes into the science and technique behind creating incredible desserts. Origins as noted in harold mcgees book on food and cooking, the history of sugar art likely dates as far back as 4,000 b.
A chat with world famous pastry chef jacquy pfeiffer. The film follows chef jacquy pfeiffer, cofounder of chicagos french pastry school, as he journeys back to his childhood home of alsace to practice for the contest. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Today competitions that include sugar sculpture can be seen on popular television food networks. Pennebaker and chris hegedus that follows a group of worldclass french pastry chefs as they compete for frances most prestigious craftsmen award. Meyer gallery, founded in 1967, is located on historic canyon road in santa fe, nm.
Boil the syrup until the temperature reaches 300 degrees f. Sugar sculptures arent just something you mold into being, like clay statutes. Kings of pastry chef jacquy pfeiffer releases new cookbook. Mof finalist jacquy pfeiffer, cofounder of chicagos french pastry school, with sugar sculpture. Kings of pastry features jacquy pfeiffer gapers block. He is the primary subject of the 2010 documentary kings of pastry.
In 1995, jacquy pfeiffer along with sebastien canonne, founded the french pastry school where their team is devoted to imparting excellence. Remove the pot from the burner, and cool the syrup by placing the pot. Kings of pastry, france, america, and the vocational. Pastry chef kurt fogle talks about his experience working with chef jacquy pfeiffer, renowned chef and cofounder of chicagos french pastry school.
Gallic expat jacquy pfeiffer, cofounder of chicagos french pastry school. The mind is engaged too, wondering how in the world the shiny, delicate wonders are made. Chefs jacquy pfeiffer and sebastien canonne create a massive sugar sculpture in the documentary kings of pastry. Feb 04, 2011 chefs jacquy pfeiffer and sebastien canonne create a massive sugar sculpture in the documentary kings of pastry. His extraordinary pieces montees represented architectural styles from greek temples to chinese pagodas to moorish pavilions. See more ideas about book sculpture, altered books and book crafts. In dining chef pfeiffers book, the art of french pastry, will be published on dec. Although it looks like glass this breathtaking sculpture is actually made out of sugar. Jan 01, 20 jacquy pfeiffer s instructions are incredibly detailed. Confectionery art casting is the first book of its kind, an illustrated manual providing a bridge between silicone mold making and a variety of applications used in the confectionery arts silicone molds can be used for casting chocolate, aspic, tallow, fondant, pastillage, salt, pepper, hot sugar, granulated. Chef pfeiffers book, the art of french pastry, will be published on dec. It looks like we dont have any biography for jacquy pfeiffer yet be the first to contribute.
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