cupbaker Profile

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Occupation: SAHM

Schools: johnson & wales university

Major: Pastry Arts

Degree(s): Associate Of Science

Cooker or Caker: Both

Bake/Cook Frequency: Every day

Baking/Cooking Training: 2 years pastry school,1 year as head cupcake baker,1 1/2 years pastry chef, been baking since I was 12 years old.

Favorite Food: Well, thats difficult. chicken curry,pumplin,passion fruit,

Favorite Food Moment: In 1987, at Gallatoires in New Orleans, when I had one of the most fabulous dining experiences of my life(by the way I was only 8 years old) This experience was whay inspired my wanting to be a chef.

Favorite Cooking Word: Braise

Favoriate Restaurant: Da Gino (avaiano, italy)

Favorite Chef: Vincenz Aschbacher, my mentor & teacher Chef Marcel,Chef Finc,

In My Town Try: The linguica

Interests: cupcakes, petit fours,teaching others to bake,retro kitchenware,

Books: The Silver Spoon & Baking with Julia(right now)

Music: Dave Mathews,I love 80's music,

Travel: I spent 4 years in italy, 6 years in Charleston SC, and I am presently living in the unspoiled & untouched beautiful Azores.