Macarons class with a Chef and Champagne

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 From 5:00 PM To 8:00 PM Add to Calendar 2024-05-07 17:00:00 2024-05-07 20:00:00 Macarons class with a Chef and Champagne The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our new Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts. French Library, 53 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA America/New_York

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Embark on a delightful journey into the enchanting world of Macarons, where we will uncover the secrets behind crafting these exquisite treats.

Originating in the 16th century and beloved by Queen Catherine de Medicis, macarons experienced a resurgence in the early 21st century thanks to pastry chef Pierre Hermé, who revived their popularity with innovation and expertise.
Today, macarons stand as a symbol of French pastry artistry, adapting to seasons, flavors, and colors, offering a glimpse into the diverse facets of our culture.

Whether you're discovering or rediscovering this timeless delicacy, our French pastry chef, Fred, a scientist turned pastry chef and macaron artist, brings a unique perspective to his creations. His scientific background allows him to craft innovative yet approachable macarons and pastries with mouthwatering flavors, making the art of baking accessible to all.

Through hands-on instruction, you'll learn the step-by-step process of creating perfect macarons, from crafting the batter to piping, preparing the ganache, baking, filling, and decorating.

Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice, this immersive experience in French pâtisserie promises to inspire and elevate your baking skills to new heights.

Indulge in the perfect pairing of a glass of champagne to complement the exquisite macaron you'll craft. It's the ultimate combination to celebrate your newfound skills in culinary artistry, Cheers!

This event is part of our Gastronomy & Wine program, an in-depth exploration of French culinary arts and the captivating world of wines.

Seats are limited for an intimate experience.
Reserving your spot early is strongly encouraged.

Macaron Class with a Chef

$149-$179

Macarons from Fred

Enjoy a glass of champagne with Macarons

Pastry Chef Fred

Originally from France, Fred Csibi-Levin is a Ph.D. scientist turned pastry chef. While he has over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical industry leading drug discovery projects, he was always intrigued by the complexity of making desserts. In his spare time, he was often baking. He initially focused a lot of attention on French macarons, known for being particularly difficult to bake. He spent countless hours experimenting, trying to understand how ingredients, equipment, temperature, humidity, etc. can all contribute to making a successful (or unsuccessful!) macaron. This opened his eyes to a whole new perspective of the science of baking and, as a scientist, he got hooked. At the same time, he also began to discover his creative and artistic side. He then decided to attend pastry school at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, in Boston, MA. Since then, he has worked in the hospitality field in the Boston area and has developed his brand, which focuses on different aspects of consulting, education, training, recipe development and content creation. Fred’s work has been featured by Buzzfeed, Tastemade, the Pastry Arts Magazine, among others; he has competed on the Food Network and his social media channels have amassed hundreds of thousands of followers worldwide.

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