Thanks to all for the responses. I do have a Bo Friberg text (The Professional Pastry Chef) and I've been reading up on different techniques. However I usually just randomly pick something to try. I did consider working part time at a bakery, however I work in the computer game industry and tend to work long and unpredictable hours.
I too took a class at Viking Home Chef (there is still one in Walnut Creek) but I didn't know about the Professional Culinary Institute which is quite a bit closer to me. Thanks for the tips all! |