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For the love of chocolate, have a good time

The 11th annual For the Love of Chocolate Gala entranced guests and raised more than $180,000 for scholarships.

March 16, 2016

There's no real way to describe the 11th annual For the Love of Chocolate Gala — which happened on a positively balmy Saturday in Chicago on Feb. 27 — as anything other than a spectacle.

Novelty combines favorite indulgences

Chocolatine’s Rieko Wada enrobes wine or champagne in six coats of chocolate, then covers it in fruits and nuts for customers seeking a special holiday gift item.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 9, 2015

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From the very first days Rieko Wada opened her Chocolatine’s shop in Schaumburg, Ill. in 2006, the chocolatier focused on mixing artistic expressions, her Japanese heritage, perfectionism and chocolate to create unique confections.

French Pastry School’s Canonne receives Legion of Honor

Chicago’s culinary jewel celebrates 20th anniversary, as well as co-founder’s special recognition.

Bernie Pacyniak

August 26, 2015

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What better way to celebrate 20 years of turning out legions of formally trained pastry chefs and chocolatiers than with a Legion of Honor party for one of the French Pastry School’s co-founders, Sébastien Canonne?

For the Love of Chocolate gala raises over $180, 000 for future pastry chefs

The 9th annual gala took it back to the roaring 1920’s

Valerie King

February 26, 2014

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More than 800 people, many dressed up as gangsters and flappers, gathered at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22. Together, supporters raised more than $180,000, up at least $70,000 from last year. Proceeds will help fund student scholarships for The French Pastry School’s L’Art de la Patisserie and L’Art du Gateau programs.

For the Love of Chocolate: Dancing the night away with desserts

Chefs, candy and pastry makers come together to create another sweet time at the For the Love of Chocolate event.

Jorona Johnson

February 27, 2013

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The fashion show featured models floating down the runway in dresses literally good enough to eat. The tables were lined with gourmet foods available for the taking. And by the end, no one was ready to leave.

Dennis Witzel receives RCI award

Witzel honored for more than 40 years in the industry

Crystal Lindell

June 27, 2012

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Dennis Witzel has been in the chocolate business for more than 40 years, working for Nestlé Chocolate Division, Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate and Linnea's Cake & Candy Supplies. And now, he’s been recognized for his sweet contributions to the confectionery world.

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Items Tagged with 'French Pastry School'

ARTICLES

For the love of chocolate, have a good time

Novelty combines favorite indulgences

French Pastry School’s Canonne receives Legion of Honor

For the Love of Chocolate gala raises over $180, 000 for future pastry chefs

For the Love of Chocolate: Dancing the night away with desserts

Dennis Witzel receives RCI award

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