Posts by LisaV

See, anything is possible!

Hi Red - Is there a junior college near you that has a Bakery Arts certificate? JC is WAY cheaper than private school. I retired at 52 to change careers to cheffing; and have started a Culinary Arts certificate program at the local JC.

Hi, I am a career changer (currently an Accountant) and planning to go to Culinary School in the next year or so. One school in my area is the Kitchen Academy of Sacramento (CA). I would really appreciate any information or feedback you...

Hi CWL! Welcome - I am a new member too; and looking at pursuing personal cheffing soon. IMO, you get to know food by cooking it :-) Reading recipes, trying new techniques, don't be afraid to jump in! As for asparagus, try piercing the...

Hi Jenna, Where are you in CA? I'm in Lincoln...

I don't have any chef friends (yet), but love to cook and put smiles on peoples' faces with a new dish. Last week for the first time I made pistachio crusted halibut - mmm-mmm.

Hi everyone, After 30 years as an accountant, controller, office manager, I am "setting sail" and transitioning to a new career. Since I haven't cooked professionally, will be taking courses to improve my skills, with the...

Hi Hawg, It's nice to see someone my age hanging out here! What prompted you at 53 to start a culinary career?