Pastry chef Bill Yosses, who has been working as the White House pastry chef for the past seven years, is leaving his post. While he said that First Lady Michelle Obama’s love of healthy foods has inspired him, he still had to make the “bittersweet” decision to leave.
During an interview with The New York Times, Yosses said that he’s taking his talents back to New York to help teach others how to eat healthier. He said that he has begun to eat healthier himself, but doesn’t completely stay away from sweets.
“I don’t want to demonize cream, butter, sugar and eggs,” Yosses said.
Yosses said that since the Obamas moved in, they have created healthier treats for events. “For special, nostalgic occasions, we still make 20 percent traditional desserts,” he said. “Coconut cake with seven-minute frosting, lemon steamed pudding with layers of custard, mousse and cake, sticky toffee pudding, and every kind of chocolate dessert possible.”
The First Lady said in a statement that she is “incredibly sad” to see Yosses leave. “I am also so grateful to him for his outstanding work,” she said, later adding that she wishes “Bill and his husband, Charlie, all the best in their future endeavors.”
According to The New York Daily News, Yosses was hired by former First Lady Laura Bush in 2007. The 60-year-old will leave in June. His successor has not been named.
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