I'm just in.....

[michaelt]

Hi;  I've just started reading through some of the posts, and topics here, and I hope to post something beneficial to contribute when the time comes. I am fairly new to baking, having just finished a year of Culinary school (s). I am 62 yrs old now,and having retired from the building trades (Cabinetmaker / Finish Carpenter), I needed something to challenge me, and spend some time out of my comfort zone. I started with a 6 months of Cooking school here in Vermont, learning the basics / and science connected with that, with a little experience working the line (wow !). After graduating with a certificate from that school (Community Kitchen Academy / Vermont Food Bank), I applied to NECI (New England Culinary Institute), and began the Baking and Pastry certificate program there. Having just graduated from there, in good standing, I need to keep studying the science and practices...keep the passion alive , and see where it leads next. I was looking on the web seeking a used / affordable dough sheeter, when I came across this fine forum. Thanks for having me.

 

Michael

[cyalexa]

Welcome. I have an acquaintance that is a retired emergency room physician that went to culinary school to learn baking and pastry. I also found this forum while searching the web for an answer to a question and am glad I did.

[gfron1]

Welcome and you'll find a number of 2nd/3rd/4th careerers here in the forum who finally moved over to their passion. Cheers.

[Darienne]

Welcome Michaelt and the first thing I have to say to you is that I am green with jealousy.  If only we had  a cooking school of ANY kind in my area.