It was only two years ago that I was filling out the paper work and sending in a hefty sum of money to Johson and Wales to finalize my enrollment.  It wasn’t long after signing on the dotted line that I received an email with a list of names of current and previous students that I could talk to about attending J... Read More

It was such an amazing feeling of relief and pride as I walked down the aisle to receive my diploma at graduation.  I was now officially a Certified Pastry Chef (or C.P.C.) and was graduating with my Associates Degree in... Read More

Now that I am home from school I have plenty of time to go through pictures of the past year.  Its great to keep a photo journal of how you have progressed over the year.  Not only does it give you a portfolio to start but it also is a reference for you when making the same or similar products. 

Here are some pictures of products that I have made this past y... Read More

I am finally settled back here in Michigan after my move from Denver. Granted there are still packed boxes in the basement and clothes to be washed; but these things can and will be done in time.

This past weekend was my cousin’s high school graduation and my aunt asked me to make a cake for her open house party. I am more than happy to; after a week of n... Read More

The end of the school year brings along preparing for final practicals, cramming for exams, and finishing any papers at the last minute.  It also means that its time to pack up all of your belongings and move home for the summer. 

Crackerjack Living
While there are many perks to living on campus there will alw... Read More

The end of the spring trimester and the end of any culinary lab means one thing: practicals.  Not only does a student in a lab have to take a written exam, but also a practical, or a physical demonstration of the skills learned in the class.

Most of the students on the culinary side have it a little easier with their practical only taking up one day, and usual... Read More

I recently had my first visit to Las Vegas and loved seeing this famous city.  It was amazing to see the opulence of “the strip” and all that meant.  Where else can you see Hotels with roller coasters on-top, rivers running through the middle, and even the Eiffel tower outside of France.

Inside the casinos were just as grand.  Some were a huge ma... Read More

Spring is finally here and the smell of lilac and wisteria floats around the campus at Johnson and Wales Denver.  Now that the weather is warming up there is a growing number of people outside enjoying the sun and heat. 

Unlike most typical schools, after two years you can graduate with an associates degree in either culinary arts or baking and pastry arts. ... Read More

It is now time for my final lab for this year; Advanced Cake Decorating.  I love making cakes and this class will be fairly easy for me.  The only problem is that my table-mates are making it more difficult for me than I thought it would be.

On the first day of class we were all given the chance to pick our groups and sit with whoever we wanted to.  I have s... Read More

The amount of creativity that floats around in a baking and pastry kitchen always amazes me.  For the final project in Chocolate and Sugar Showpieces lab was to make a sugar showpiece of your choice.  Everyone had a different theme that not only was beautiful but also showed a little about themselves.

Here are the pictures of my cl... Read More