Valerie
Here For: Recipe sharing
Heard about BakeSpace From: Facebook friends
Occupation: IT Systems Engineer
Company: AMD
Industry: Computer Hardware
Degree(s): Associates in CAD Technology
Cooker or Caker: Both
Bake/Cook Frequency: 1-5 times a week
Baking/Cooking Training: Self taught; looking to attend Cambridge School of Culinary Arts' Professional Pastry Program in 2012
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Food Moment: My family and I refer to this as: "Mix By Hand"...
I was about 10 years old and mixing up some Pillsbury Cranberry Quick Bread for a bake sale. The directions on the box said "mix by hand" and I took it literally; threw down the spoon and stuck my hands right in!
Favoriate Restaurant: This week? It's the 111 Chop House in Worcester, MA
Favorite Chef: Ina Garten
In My Town Try: Firefly's Bar-B-Q, Linguine's Italian Eatery, Sorento's, or Wildwood Steakhouse
Interests: Baking, Cooking, Computers, Movies
Languages: English
Books: I collect cookbooks and have read nearly every Stephen King book
Music: Metal, rock, jazz, blues...I love almost everything
TV/Movies: Yes
Travel: Love love love Walt Disney World! Recently traveled to Scotland; looking forward to Italy
