Christine Ferber facts for kids
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Christine Ferber
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Christine Ferber in 2017
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| Born | 11 May 1960 |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Pastry chef and chocolatier |
| Years active | 1978 onward |
| Known for | Internationally acclaimed jams and chocolate |
Christine Ferber is a famous French pastry chef and chocolatier. She was born on May 11, 1960. Christine owns a special shop called La Maison Ferber in Niedermorschwihr, a village in the Alsace region of France. She is known all over the world for her amazing jams and chocolates. Every year, she sells more than 200,000 jars of her delicious jams!
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About Christine Ferber
Christine Ferber grew up in a family of pastry chefs. Her great-grandfather, grandfather, and father were all talented bakers. Her father, Maurice, opened La Maison Ferber in 1959. It was in a beautiful old French building from the 1600s. Christine was born in Colmar, a medieval town close to her village. She can speak French, Alsatian, German, and English.
Her Sweet Career
Christine started her journey to become a master pastry chef at a young age.
Learning the Craft
When she was 15, Christine moved to Brussels to learn how to make sweets and chocolates. She spent three years training there. After that, she went to Paris to study with a very famous French pastry chef named Lucien Peltier. He was known for his creative ideas in the 1980s.
Becoming a Champion
In 1979, Christine won the French Cup for pastry chefs. This was a big achievement! She moved back to Alsace in 1980 and started her own workshop. At first, she made jams and sold them in her parents' shop. In 1998, she was named "Patissier of the Year" by a famous guide.
The Jam Fairy
Christine Ferber is often called the Jam Fairy. People in Alsace even call her Reine Christine, which means Queen Christine. Around the world, she is known as the Queen of Jam. She makes over 200 different kinds of jam. Some are traditional, while others are very unique, like celery and pineapple with rosemary!
Besides jams, she also makes tasty pies, gingerbreads, and a special cake called kougelhopf. About 35% of her business comes from jams, and another 35% comes from her delicious pastries.
Global Success
Christine Ferber's jams are sold all over the world. You can find them in countries like Spain, Germany, Japan, and Singapore. In Tokyo, her jam jars are even wrapped in special red cloth with a white bow.
Many famous chefs love her jams too. Pierre Hermé, another well-known French pastry chef, says Christine makes "the best jams in the world." He even sells her jams in his own shop in Paris. Other famous places that buy her jam include the three-Michelin-star restaurant La Maison Troisgros and fancy hotels like Hôtel de Crillon in Paris and The Connaught in London.
Teaching and More
Christine has also taught her skills to others. She has given lessons in France, Italy, Japan, and the United States. She even taught at the French Pastry School in Chicago.
Awards and Recognition
In January 2018, Christine Ferber received a very special award. She was named a Chevalier (which means Knight) of the Legion of Honour. This is one of the highest awards you can get in France!
Her Books
Christine Ferber has written several books about her recipes and cooking tips:
- Ferber, Christine, Mes aigres-doux : Terrines et pâtés, Payot, 1999. ISBN: 2228892408
- Ferber, Christine, Mes Confitures: The Jams and Jellies of Christine Ferber, Michigan State University Press, 2002. ISBN: 0870136291
- Ferber, Christine, Ma cuisine des fruits, Marabout, 2003. ISBN: 2501039106
- Ferber, Christine, Mes Tartes: The Sweet and Savory Tarts of Christine Ferber, Michigan State University Press, 2003. ISBN: 0870136887
- Ferber, Christine; Model, Philippe; Winkelmann, Bernhard, La petite Cuisine d'Alice au pays des merveilles (Alice's Little Kitchen in Wonderland), Chêne Jeunesse, 2005. ISBN: 2842777093
- Ferber, Christine, Tischlein deck dich!, Gerstenberg Verlag, 2008. ISBN: 3836929856
- Ferber, Christine, Le Larousse des confitures : gelées, compotes, chutneys avec les conseils techniques et 40 recettes inédites de Christine Ferber, Larousse, Paris 2009. ISBN: 978-2-03-584975-5
- Ferber, Christine, Leçons de confitures, Chêne, 2009. ISBN: 2842778006
- Ferber, Christine; Bernhard, Winkelmann (photos), Die Marmeladen-Bibel, Christian, Munich 2010. ISBN: 9783884729762
