Being a pastry chef can be a challenging yet rewarding career. Though my job can be difficult, I love all the intricacies and details required to create beautiful products. Pastry chefs are responsible for making desserts, pastries, and other baked goods that are delicious and visually appealing. …

Hi, so your cake cracked. No worries; it happens to the best of us. Let’s see if we can fix it for your next bake. Your cake is probably split for one or more of the following reasons.

It’s February, and romance is in the air. As Valentine’s Day approaches, I know there is a desperate need to show someone you love how much you care. The most typical desserts are chocolate desserts of all varieties, from chocolate chip cookies to truffles and strawberries. But today, we’re skipping…

Understanding coffee is complex but is genuinely fascinating. Taking a deep dive is exciting, but we’ll keep it simple today. A great cup of coffee balances bitterness, acidity, and sweetness. My favorite cup tends to have nuttiness, fruity, and a hint of chocolate. We want to level up our coffee…

I want you to close your eyes. Are they closed? No peaking. What comes to mind when you think of a chocolate chip cookie? When you first open the oven, is it the intoxicating smell of caramelized butter and vanilla? Or the warm sensation of holding it in hand, ready…

Because of their chemistry, many chefs find baking and pastry an impossible side of the culinary world. It’s like cooking; baking depends on the senses. You have to touch and feel the texture dough. Though it often does require attention and precision, everyone can learn to bake. …

“If there is one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself.” — Beyonce. There have been countless nights when I would stay up streaming motivational YouTube playlists. — The list could continue forever: the Perfect Morning Routine, How to be more Productive, How to stop Procrastinating. …

When I was a child, my family and I would stay up late for an early rise… to attend midnight mass. I would walk inside the church with my eyes half closed, slide into my pew, mesmerized by the poinsettias and advent wreath of pink and purple. The white candle…

Sometimes I feel stressed when going outside. Bumping into strangers and meeting new people causes me to tense up. Entering unfamiliar spaces tends to send waves to my brain, screaming panic. It takes all of my strength to get up and leave my house and not to live life curled…