Learning How to Bake

I am a HRM grad. at Saint Paul College Q.C. I took Basic Baking at Asian Baking Institute in Manila year 1996. It did not boost or encouraged me to pursue baking for so many reason. Ok, let's just say, I took it because I was bored. Time goes, I waived my desire to learn. Year 2006 (10 years after), I met a friend studying at CCA ( Center for Culinary Arts ) and happened to see her books. I asked her if I can borrow and I was permitted. I read and read and read...It stimulated my appetite to learn (again!). Since then, I started buying 2nd hand books which I can use as a reference and guide in learning to bake and thankful to internet that made my research easier. I must admit that I envy those professional chef  who had a formal culinary training. Training  that helps to widen knowledge and polish skills. How I wish to be born rich so I could study at Le cordon Bleu, Culinary Institute of America , Ecole Internationale Patisserie etc. Daydreaming to meet Mr. Chocolate man, Jacques Torres, David Lebovitz, Rose Levy Beranbaum and a lot more. NO formal training in baking, NO baking equipments, NO one to boost or encourage me but I do HAVE an enormous desire to learn something I really enjoyed doing. Just keep saying "No one and nothing can stop me to learn. In whatever ways I will gain knowledge." 




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