{"title":"Chef AJ DeDiego","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coakswarehouse.com\/chef-aj-dediego\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"0b2b2ad5-2833-4732-8531-de990cb3eb13.jpg\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/6fdfe608-7407-48c9-9cc0-4c2531ba9739-2.jpg?v=1779353784\" style=\"float: left; width: 150px; margin: 5px;\" title=\"ami-dand-headshot_02.jpg\" width=\"150\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChef AJ DeDiego\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cat-desc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAJ DeDiego is an Atlanta based pastry chef. In additional to his social media recipe videos he is known for, he operates a home-based custom cake business, teaches cake decorating classes, and is a pastry chef at JenChans restaurant. Over the last few years, AJ has published 2 cookbooks, been featured in a number of online articles including AJC, been featured twice on local news networks in Atlanta, and he's appeared as a contestant on Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship. AJ’s biggest passion is teaching others how to bake, with a goal of making his recipes accessible and easy enough to try at home. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sep-27-2026-11-00am-cake-decorating-103-hands-on","title":"SEP 27 2026 11:00AM: Cake Decorating 103 Hands On","description":"\u003cp\u003eReady to elevate your cake game? Join Chef AJ DeDiego for Cake Decorating 103, a hands-on class dedicated to mastering Italian meringue buttercream — the silky, cloud-light icing that's become a favorite among home bakers and professional decorators alike. Unlike traditional American buttercream, Italian meringue buttercream is less sweet, incredibly smooth, and a dream to pipe, spread, and eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this class, you'll learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to make Italian meringue buttercream from scratch\u003c\/strong\u003e — including tips for getting that glossy, stable texture every time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to prepare a fresh fruit filling\u003c\/strong\u003e to add bright, balanced flavor between your cake layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to assemble a professional-looking layer cake\u003c\/strong\u003e, from leveling and stacking to crumb-coating and finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're planning ahead for a birthday, wedding, or just want to build your baking skills, this class gives you the techniques and confidence to create bakery-quality layer cakes at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSunday, September 27th - 11:00 to 2:00pm\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"The Cook's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":51371307368484,"sku":"TS-e30d78","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/e9c31c87-09c5-4aa5-a500-5223799b4fcd.jpg?v=1788362125"}],"url":"https:\/\/coakswarehouse.com\/collections\/chef-aj.oembed","provider":"The Cook's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}