Category: Industry Stories
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9 Things I Learned from a New York Chocolatier
For the last part of my baking school program, I interned for a chocolatier. I was lucky because he was quite a mentor and candidly revealed so much about owning a chocolate shop. There are lots of ups and down, and while there are many reasons why a person would want to own a store,… Read more
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8 Things I Learned Training at a New York Patisserie
While I attended pastry school, I jumped on the opportunity to train at a patisserie. It was one I admired as a customer, and I wanted to see if working there was my next career step. It wasn’t quite what I had expected. 1. You may not get paid. I’ve done my fair share of… Read more
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Baking School? Things to Know Before Deciding.
Going to baking school was always a dream of mine, and I decided to go while working. I was in my early 30s and had an established career. But I also wanted to add new skills and credentials. According to one chef-instructor, only 1 in 10 students will actually end up working in the culinary… Read more