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Serve Up Virtual Confectionery Classes from ‘The Sweet Genius’
I’m a lucky guy—I get to meet a lot of people through my career. But do I remember everyone’s name? That’s a big “no!”
One person I have the privilege of knowing is Ron Ben-Israel. When I tell people that I know celebrity pastry chef Ron Ben-Israel personally, they are always shocked. Yes, every New Yorker knows RBI! One simple “Hello” to Ron and you have a friend for life.
Ron is one of those people that when I see his name pop up on my phone, no matter what I’m doing, I know I have to answer! This is precisely what happened last week. Ron called me one morning and said he had to come by our Manhattan headquarters at “TwoFortyThirty”—treats in hand!— to tell me about his new project.
[Related: Chef Paul’s Virtual Chocolate Experiences Are a Sweet Treat for Groups]
And since he bribed me with treats, I’m letting all of you in on a secret: The AMAZING Ron Ben-Israel is hosting virtual baking experiences and shipping his delectable baked goods to audiences across the country!
Meet The Sweet Genius
In case you don’t know “The Sweet Genius,” whom Modern Bride Magazine calls “A Piece of Perfection!,” let me introduce you…
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In the now cult-classic Willy Wonka, Gene Wilder played a reclusive genius who simply wanted to be understood for his passion for candy. While Ron Ben-Israel (a.k.a. Chef Ron), host of the Food Network's mega-hit Sweet Genius is neither reclusive nor shy... he is admittedly quirky with just enough of an edge to make us wonder what is he really thinking.
In truth, during a recent sit-down-and-show-me-your-sweet-tooth discussion, Ron was a pure delight with a sense of humor that quickly endeared him to me as well as everyone he meets.
Joshua Estrin: At a time when the battle cry for healthy eating seems to drown out anything decadent... why do you think the sweet tooth prevails?
Ron Ben-Israel: I think it is a simple formula... People do need to stay healthy and eat right to keep the body fit and functioning. But, our sweet tooth is a part of this wonderful machine, so we have to honor it and spoil it from time to time... to time.
JE: We know you as the guru of pastry, cakes and beyond. You are clearly not afraid to push the limits with your creations, but have you ever questioned if you could actually bring a vision to reality?
RBI: Part of the joy in the creative process is figuring out just how I am going to make it happen. I often have clients wi
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