If you’ve ever dreamed of making a living with your hands in dough and your kitchen smelling like fresh bread or warm cookies, you’re in the right place. This part of the blog is all about turning your passion for baking into a real, rewarding career. Whether you’re just starting out or thinking about taking the next big step—culinary school, opening a bakery, selling from home, or landing a job in a professional kitchen—these articles are here to guide you.
I’ve gathered everything I wish I had when I started: practical advice, honest insights, and stories from the flour-covered trenches. You’ll find tips on building your skills, choosing the right path, finding your niche, and making baking work for your lifestyle—whether that’s full-time, part-time, or side hustle.
Baking isn’t just about recipes; it’s about creativity, patience, consistency, and heart. And if that sounds like you, there’s absolutely a place for you in this world. So browse around, take what you need, and come back as often as you like. No matter where you’re at in your journey, there’s room to grow—and something here to help you rise. Let’s get baking.
I’m a retired work-at-home dad who enjoys cooking, learning everything I can about the culinary world, and sharing it with you…
Cookbooks, Some Funny Cooking Cartoons, Culinary and Hospitality Careers, Some great posts about Cooking with Your Kids and Even som of my opinion on matters of cooking, cooking techniques, school lunch boxes and fake food
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