How it all began.....
Wayyyyy back in 2003 I decided to change my entire life plans and go to culinary school. My second semester, in order to keep a full schedule I signed up for a cake decorating class. Much to my distaste I might add lol. I didn’t think that I would do well or enjoy it much, HA! Fast forward to 2007, I graduated completing not one, not two, but ALL THREE culinary degree programs my school offered. All the while, working two jobs, one as a waitress and a second as a Head Baker of an Artisan style bread bakery. Then I went off to Bend, Oregon and worked in a high volume bakery kitchen at a large resort there. Then returned home looking for the next step in my life. I worked at and helped develop recipes for a Gluten Free bakery for a short time, which was interesting and a HUGE learning experience, but was NOT my calling. (Gluten free baking is WEIRD :) ) Then I heard through a former Culinary Instructor that there was an amazing cake bakery looking for another baker. The owner had graduated just a few years prior to me from the same school, and her lead decorator had graduated just one year before me. I dropped off an application, and after a few persistent phone calls, ( FYI wedding season is a super busy time to schedule interviews) I landed the job. Over the course of the next four years I honed in my skills, thanks to a lot of practice, trial and error, and some pointers from an amazing artist turned cake decorator who worked there as well. I knew then that cake decorating had been my calling all along! Now almost 15 years after my decision to start culinary school I am still at it! I will attempt almost any cake, and put in my 110% effort every time. I am a perfectionist, to a fault, and will spend HOURS to make the cake exactly perfect. I love doing what I do, but the best part of it for me, is to see the expression on the customers faces. The ones who are just so excited to have the cake they picked, but even better, the ones who literally can NOT believe that YES that is CAKE! It wouldn't have been possible without my AMAZING family, and my helpful and patient husband. He makes for a great delivery driver, and helping with everything from setting up cupcakes to building me custom cake stands to order. I also appreciate that he works for samples and scraps! I also couldn't do this without all of my wonderful customers, new and old! Thank you to you all!