Sad day, Dorothy Cann Hamilton, the founder of the FCI passed away. The FCI, Dorothy, gave me the tools for the career that I have today.

Arthur Willhelm

Arthur Willhelm

Pastry Chef 19th September 2016
Arthur Willhelm

Arthur Willhelm

Pastry Chef
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