He first became interested in becoming a chef when he visited his brothers. Chef roland mesnier 26 years of white house service to. Roland mesnier was the white house pastry chef for 25 years. Former white house pastry chef roland mesnier will be on hand in the white house history shop to sign his new book, creating the sweet. Roland mesnier books list of books by author roland mesnier. A popup book, explores holiday memories of the white house pastry kitchen with stories by mesnier and ramsdell. One of nine children, roland mesnier grew up in the tiny village of bonnay, france, population 140. Learn more about roland mesnier in commercial real estate. This former white house pastry chef serves up some. After training in france and germany, he worked at the savoy in london and then as head pastry chef.
Hired in 1979 by first lady rosalyn carter, roland mesnier became the first ever. Rolands book signings are always personal and upbeat. Mesnier was born into a family of nine children in the village of bonnay, france. Former white house executive pastry chef roland mesnier will speak about his book, creating the sweet world of white house desserts. A pastry chefs secrets in this memoir, roland mesnier, pastry chef to five presidents, recalls the stunning desserts he created for white house state. In roland mesniers basic to beautiful cakes, chef mesnier offers a stunning selection of delicious and dependable cake recipes. Roland s book signings are always personal and upbeat. Lecture and book signing with chef roland mesnier this event is free and open to the public.
Former white house pastry chef roland mesnier plays a game called youre not really going to eat that, are you. Roland mesnier author of all the presidents pastries. Guest list, natasha cloud, roland mesnier, leah sera 7 months ago. Dessert university by roland mesnier as executive pastry chef at the white house for twentyfive years. Chef roland mesnier 26 years of white house service to five american presidents. Please join the white house historical association as they host chef roland mesnier, pastry chef to the white house for twentyfive years, at a free lunchtime book signing for his new release creating the sweet world of white house desserts. Chef roland s books are available online and everywhere books are sold. His creations during his twenty five years as executive pastry chef 19792004 at the white house earned him the reputation of a creative genius. See all books authored by roland mesnier, including dessert university. He created a fruit yogurt tart, using wholemilk yogurt instead of pastry cream, and made poached apple in. An accomplished culinary instructor as well as a master chef, mesnier now shares his expertise with home chefs in his first book, dessert university. A service of nine lessons and carols for christmas. Now a culinary writer the proceeds of his latest book, a sweet world of white house desserts benefit the white house historical association, mesnier could have a new career as a standup comic. White house chef roland mesnier talking about his 25 years at the white.
Bushs administration and was hired by first lady rosalynn carter. Chef rolands books are available online and everywhere books are sold. Presentation and book signing by chef roland mesnier. White house historical association events eventbrite. White house, white house visitor center, roland mesnier, book signing, pastry sign up for more articles. Events presentation and book signing by chef roland mesnier, life at the white house events presentation and book signing by chef roland mesnier, life at the white house october 21, 2017 2.
She launched her latest recipe and spoke about her weight loss story. Chef roland mesnier book signing white house historical. Income from the sale of the associations books and guides is used as well to acquire historical furnishings and memorabilia for the white house. He is the longest tenured white house chef ever pastry or culinary. Book signing with chef roland mesnier tickets, fri, nov 15. Suzanne ryan appeared at a recent williams sonoma book signing. Fluid conversation with the former white house pastry chef. While chef mesnier retired from the white house in 2006, he still travels the u. Roland mesnier is the former executive pastry chef of the white house. Chef roland mesnier, who served sweets to five presidents of the united states, signs copies of his culinary memoir a. Roland mesnier is the author of all the presidents pastries 3.
Chef roland is busy speaking to groups around the country about his remarkable life and career as the longest serving chef at the white house. Mesnier served as the chief pastry chef of the white house from 1979 to 2004, serving five presidents in his time. Roland mesnier was the pastry chef at the princess hotel and governors palace in bermuda before being hired by first lady rosalyn carter in 1980 as head pastry chef at the white house. The presentation will be followed by a fivecourse lunch with mesnier in the main dining room.
Exwhite house chef roland mesnier spills secrets the. From there, he worked in many different kitchens throughout europe and eventually found himself in bermuda, where he met his wife martha. Cost free former white house pastry chef roland mesnier will be on hand in the white house. Mesnier was kind enough to take the time to talk to me about his career and what plans he has for the future. Three questions about foods enjoyed by eaters with less classically trained palettes.
Also available is the french translation of the same memoir titled sucree detat. Former white house pastry chef roland mesnier served 5 us presidents, as well as over 40 queens, kings, princes, princesses, and heads of state. More than 300 spectacular recipes and essential lessons from white house pastry. History happy hour the sweet world of white house desserts. On sunday at 11 am, the inn at little washington is hosting a lecture and book signing with former white house pastry chef roland mesnier. Roland mesnier cookbooks, recipes and biography eat your. Cost free former white house pastry chef roland mesnier will be on hand in the white house history. Forget about compliments if she didnt complain, that was a compliment. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Interview former white house pastry chef roland mesnier. The white house historical association events facebook. Roland mesnier was asked three times to be the pastry chef for the white house and he said no. Lecture and book signing with former white house executive pastry chef roland mesnier.
He ended up working there for 26 years until 2004, serving five presidents and hundreds of thousands. Chef roland mesnier missouri cherry blossom festival. His creations during his twenty five years as executive pastry chef 19792004 at the white house earned him the reputation of a creative genius mesnier was born into a family of nine children in the village of bonnay, france. Former white house executive pastry chef roland mesnier talks to a lunch gathering of people attending the white house historical associations presidential sites summit in washington, d. Providing an insiders perspective on white house holiday traditions, chef mesnier will share memorable moments and entertaining stories. From those whove followed him since the beginning of his days at the white house, to those who are inspired to one day become pastry chefs themselves, roland will always take the time to talk to his guests and sign their. More than 300 spectacular recipes and essential lessons from white house pastry chef roland mesnier, and roland mesniers basic to beautiful cakes, and more on. White house and the pastry chef, who invited them to tour the kitchen facilities. Roland mesnier born july 8 1944 is a frenchamerican pastry chef and culinary writer. For many desserts, like vanilla sauce, mesnier uses 2 percent milk instead of whole milk. Roland mesnier was an executive pastry chef for the white house with 12 videos in the cspan video library. He began his career in the kitchen at age 14 as an apprentice.
While there, he served more than 40 queens, kings, princes, princesses and heads of state, launched the first professional pastry course at the academy of. Chef roland mesnier book signing directions date 10042019 time 1. Thu, dec 19 est at intercontinental the willard washington d. Former white house executive pastry chef roland mesnier last served in george w. Roland mesnier is the author of four books, dessert university, white house desserts, basic to beautiful cakes and all the presidents pastries. Ive received many requests for appearances and book signings 2016 promises to be a very busy year. Lecture and book signing with former white house executive. Mesnier said he quickly realized it was nancys way or the highway.
He is currently at work on a fourth book with the white house historical association which is scheduled for release in. Chef roland mesnier book signing directions date 12112015 time 10. Dessert university book by roland mesnier official. The white house historical association is a nonprofit nonpartisan organization, chartered on november 3, 1961, to enhance the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the historic white house. Inaugural reenactment highlights significance of grover.
Mesniers book when i passed by his book signing table at the national air and space museum in washington dc this past summer. Her newest book, beyond simply keto gives us the 101 on everything keto. White house chef roland mesnier signing copies of his latest book the white house in gingerbread memories and recipes. Desserts to heirlooms, rare glimpse of the white house. Roland mesnier was the white house pastry chef for nearly a quarter of a century. Roland mesnier net worth 2018, biowiki celebrity net worth. The book is now available for purchase at the visitors center or online. Whether i am at a book signing in texas, giving a motivational speech in washington, dc or teaching classes at a nearby culinary school, i always make time for my audience and hope to see each of you in a nearby crowd soon. He was elected to the french national assembly on 18 june 2017, representing the department of charente. Chef roland mesnier book signing the white house historical.