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Archive for October, 2009

Entre Amis Reading Soirée

Posted by chiclibrary on 2009/10/29

TODAY! 5:00 to 6:30 pm

ancestorsJoin us for an evening of words, food, and drink in Chataigne. We will celebrate the publication of the 2009 edition of our school literary journal, Entre Amis, with readings by the authors.

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CHIC Fall Festival TODAY!

Posted by chiclibrary on 2009/10/28

cocome_jack-o-lanternFALL FESTIVAL TODAY!

3:00-4:30 p.m.
Room 208
Pumpkin carving contest
Dip your own caramel apples .50
Music * Games * Food *
Door Prizes

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All-school demo – Chef Herve Chabert

Posted by chiclibrary on 2009/10/20

Thursday, October 22, 11:00 a.m., Room 208

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Chef Chabert will present Vienoisserie and Enriched Yeast Doughs, showcasing our new Bongard oven.

Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.
The demo will last until approximately 1:30 p.m.

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Volunteers needed TONIGHT

Posted by chiclibrary on 2009/10/16

Macy’s Culinary program needs volunteers TONIGHT!!

We just received a call from Macy’s Culinary Foundation (headed by Chef Tyler Florence).  They need volunteers today to assist with the Meals-on-Wheels Gala today.

Info:
WHAT:                        Meals-on-Wheels Gala
WHERE:                       Macy’s State Street (State and Randolph)
WHEN:                        3:30pm – midnight
WEAR:                         Chef whites

This would look great on a résumé and it benefits a great cause!

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One for the bakers

Posted by chiclibrary on 2009/10/01

Heather_K_santa_3Cake decorating was my least favorite thing about being a pastry student. I liked baking bread and making classic desserts like Paris-Brest.  I didn’t like rolling fondant and piping flowers.

Check out Cake Wrecks. You will laugh out loud.

And, inspired by these beautiful efforts, I may have another go at decorating.

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