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What inspired you to pursue baking professionally?

When you were a child, did you spend hours on Saturday mornings watching cooking shows on TV? Or maybe you spent more time in the kitchen, experimenting with baking crepes and popovers just for fun! There may also be a celebrity chef or relative who inspired you to pursue your career as a pastry chef. Simply share what influenced you and why.

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  • 22. What inspired you to pursue baking professionally?

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      When you were a child, did you spend hours on Saturday mornings watching cooking shows on TV? Or maybe you spent more time in the kitchen, experimenting with baking crepes and popovers just for fun! There may also be a celebrity chef or relative who inspired you to pursue your career as a pastry chef. Simply share what influenced you and why.

      Written by Elisabeth Walter on April 7th, 2021

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      "When I was younger, there was a bakery on the corner right near my house. Every Saturday morning, we'd go to the bakery as a family and all of our birthday and special occasion cakes were ordered from there. I was always captivated by the entire operation--from how beautiful and precise all of the pastries were to the excitement of getting a special treat. As a teen, I developed a love for baking and made some sort of baked good just about every week to practice my skills. I have always loved watching cooking and baking shows, and I have been passionate about pursuing culinary school for a long time. I am so excited for all of the learning and growing I have yet to do."

      Written by Elisabeth Walter on April 7th, 2021

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      "When I was a child, my mum inspired me to go to the kitchen to see what she was making and see how's the result when the ingredients are combined."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      This is a great start! A mom's baking is special, indeed :) To make your answer more personal and engaging, I suggest that you include a story of your favorite childhood baking memory. Make the connection between then and now...how did these childhood baking experiences with your mom amount to pursuing a career as a pastry chef today?