Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie 2019: Malaysia is the new World Pastry Champion

    For the 30th anniversary, Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie contest was keen to challenge the participants’ technical and creative skills by requiring for the first time that the 63 pastry chefs prepare a 100% vegan dessert. This Monday 28th January 2019, Malaysia has won for the first time the Coupe du Monde … Read more

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