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Chef Roland Mesnier

26 years of White House service to five American Presidents

Chef Roland Mesnier

26 years of White House service to five American Presidents

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Books

Roland Mesnier is the author of four books, Dessert University, White House Desserts, Basic to Beautiful Cakes and All the Presidents Pastries: Twenty Five Years in the White House, A Memoir. Also available is the French translation of the same memoir titled Sucree d’Etat. He is currently at work on a fourth book with the White House Historical Association which is scheduled for release in late 2010.  All of these books are available online and anywhere books are sold.

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Dessert University

More than 300 spectacular recipes and lessons from Chef Roland Mesnier – enjoy beautiful photos and delicious recipes from a sweet American treasure.

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White House Desserts

Chef Roland distills his experiences and expertise of an extraordinary career into one accessible and user-friendly volume. Many of the photos come directly from his personal collection and all of the memories are from his heart.

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Basic To Beautiful Cakes

This book offers easy-to-follow instructions for more than 100 time-tested recipes for cakes from basic to beautiful!

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All the Presidents’ Pastries

Chef Roland entertains readers with this delectable memoir detailing his life and career as the longest serving White House Chef.

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Sucre d’Etat

Enjoy the original French publication of Chef Roland Mesnier’s memoir, All the Presidents’ Pastries.

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About Chef Roland

From my beginning as a young baker’s apprentice in France to the grandeur of London; from the shores of Bermuda to the steps of the White House, I have had the privilege of serving my sweet creations to hundreds of thousands of guests from around the world. Read More…

Quotes about Chef Roland

Special Gifts to serve his country

"Roland Mesnier used his special gifts to serve his country in such a way that made George and me so proud to be Americans at state dinners!"
—Barbara Bush
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"Roland Mesnier used his special gifts to serve his country in such a way that made George and me so proud to be Americans at state dinners!" —Barbara Bush
https://www.chefrolandmesnier.com/testimonials/special-gifts-to-serve-his-country/

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