Shonna Gariepy
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Here For: Networking
Want to Learn How: Whatever I can!
Heard about BakeSpace From: Facebook
Occupation: Pastry Chef
Company: Indulge Bakery
Industry: Food & Beverages
Schools: UNLV Pro Chef Baking & Pastry Certification
Major: Pro Chef
Degree(s): Certification in baking & pastry
Cooker or Caker: Caker
Bake/Cook Frequency: Every day
Baking/Cooking Training: UNLV Pro-Chef Baking & Pastry Certification and 2 years private instruction with Chef Paul Vigil of Rosemary's in Vegas.
Favorite Food: Anything but liver and that orange summer squash, otherwise if it's food, I'll try it.
Favorite Food Moment: I'd baked some biscotti for a friend's parents. I was intimidated because they were Italian (from Italy) and had owned a restaurant in New York for 20+ years so they were VERY picky. I baked almond biscotti and also a batch of anise - they were so happy with them and liked them so much that they ate both batches from breakfast to lunch that day! Finally got a bit of confidence after that!
Favorite Cooking Word: infuse
Favoriate Restaurant: I really can't pick just one - but will try them all if given the chance...I do think that service is AS important if not more than the food - it all matters.
Favorite Chef: I'm biased and really have to say Chef Paul Vigil is a favorite, but there are so many others who cook inspirational food it's hard to choose just one.
In My Town Try: Bridge Pizza, Cafe Dolce (my friend Graham is the chef! Excellent fare) and the Pearl cafe. There are other places as well but they're new from when I lived here before and I need to try them before suggesting them.
Interests: Knitting, spinning, crafting in general/beading and playing with the kids.
Languages: French, Russian, Welsh, English
Books: Heh.....too many, again, to choose!
Music: The Devlins (Irish indie group, VERY good! Not a throw-away song on the albums), White Stripes, U2, INXS, classical/opera
TV/Movies: Cash in the Attic, Antiques Roadshow, yes I do watch Ace of Cakes and just about anything with Alton Brown.
Travel: Around the Western US and Montreal for the most part but would LOVE to cross the pond.
*cackle*
