Ron Ben-Israel Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ron Ben-Israel.

Ron Ben-Israel is a renowned pastry chef and television personality, best known for his intricate sugar flowers and exceptional cake designs. Born in Israel, he began his career as a professional dancer before discovering his passion for baking. He moved to New York City and trained at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, where he honed his skills in pastry arts.

After working in several top-notch bakeries, Ron established his own cake boutique, Ron Ben-Israel Cakes, in 1999. His artistic creations quickly gained recognition and became sought-after for high-profile events and celebrity weddings. With a signature style that combines classic elegance with contemporary flair, his cakes have become synonymous with luxury and exquisite taste.

In addition to his successful business, Ron Ben-Israel has become a household name through his appearances on TV shows like "Sweet Genius" and "Cake Wars." As a judge and mentor, he showcases his vast knowledge and expertise in the field of pastry arts. Ron has also published a book titled "Sweet Genius: The Official Book" which provides insights into his creative process and offers tips for aspiring pastry chefs.

Beyond his culinary achievements, Ron is known for his warm personality and genuine passion for his craft. His attention to detail and dedication to creating edible works of art have cemented his status as one of the most influential figures in the world of pastry.

We used to be referred to as bakers and then we became known

We used to be referred to as bakers and then we became known as cake decorators and now we are known as cake designers. I teach at the French Culinary Institute in New York and cake design is a legitimate profession.

Design

I don't follow trends. I make each cake for a particular wed

I don't follow trends. I make each cake for a particular wedding, or event.

Wedding

I have a crusade against fondant, also shortening. There's n

I have a crusade against fondant, also shortening. There's no reason why wedding cakes can't taste good if you know what you're doing.

Wedding

Pastry is different from cooking because you have to conside

Pastry is different from cooking because you have to consider the chemistry, beauty and flavor. It's not just sugar and eggs thrown together. I tell my pastry chefs to be in tune for all of this. You have to be challenged by using secret or unusual ingredients.

Beauty

In the past few years, we've been doing amazing stuff with d

In the past few years, we've been doing amazing stuff with desserts. Pastry chefs have been using herbs and spices in their desserts. So vanilla cake doesn't have to be just vanilla, it can have a little thyme. Or you could have a custard with a little lavender in it, which is just amazing.

Amazing

Your best creative assets do not occur unless you do a menta

Your best creative assets do not occur unless you do a mental shift. You have to be in a positive frame of mind because inspiration is fleeting. I walk to work for inspiration and to clear my mind.

Positive

When I celebrated my bar mitzvah, there was no cake. Today,

When I celebrated my bar mitzvah, there was no cake. Today, there is no such thing as a bar mitzvah in the United States without a special cake. It can be even more complicated and expensive than a wedding cake, because bar-mitzvah cakes are often based on a particular theme.

Wedding

I did a cake for the 60th birthday of Elton John, for Britne

I did a cake for the 60th birthday of Elton John, for Britney Spears' 27th birthday and for the 'Circus' album she put out - the cake had circus themes. I prepared a cake for a surprise 82nd birthday event for the architect Frank Gehry the cake was comprised of mini-replicas of his buildings.

Birthday

The most successful person is the one who is most inspired.

The most successful person is the one who is most inspired. That is true in food and in life.

Food