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Chef Alex Peña
Chef Alex Peña, a world-renowned artisan baker with decades of experience rooted in the rich traditions of Mexican and Central American baking, will offer two Cocina Antoja demonstrations during the Antojo Industry Trade Expo in Long Beach, California, October 13-14.
Chef Peña’s first demonstration, on October 13 at 11 a.m., will be an immersive class on bizcocho, highlighting the beloved Mexican sweet breads, conchas and chilindrinas. The second, on October 14 at 11 a.m., will teach attendees the intricate steps of making pan de muerto, including the unique Tumbas variety. This 45-minute session will end with a tasting of the warm, aromatic bread fresh from the oven.
Chef Peña has trained at prestigious institutions like the Richemont School of Baking in Luzerne, Switzerland, and Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena, California. He has worked globally, starting from his family’s famous La Morenita Bakery & Tortilleria in Los Angeles to global bakeries throughout the world.
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