Posts by MellieMel

I'm going to school at The Art Institute of Philadelphia. I work as a baker for Whole Foods. Fortunately I'm in one of the few "from scratch" bakeries at Whole Foods. A lot of them use par baked breads and mixes for their cakes. We...

Right now I'm working 40 hours a week as an overnight baker (12-8am) and going to school part-time. It's difficult and tiring (even if I'm going part time), but I feel I'm really working towards my goal. My social life has completely...

Hmm..I never really thought of it that way. I guess putting in that I was a studio assistant and teacher at a pottery studio would be a good thing too - shows I do posess artistic ability.   Thank you!

Hello everyone!   I am currently looking for either a part-time job or internship at a bakery while I'm at school. The problem I keep coming up with again and again is that the bakeries keep asking me for my resume. How...

No, it's totally cool. I appreciate the advice. It's really for a once in a while thing - something to make my dad when he comes to visit (I always feel so guilty giving him my sugar-laden creations).   Thank you for...

Hello All!   I was wondering if anyone had any experience subsituting agave nectar for sugar in baked goods and if so, what the ratio would be for doing so. I'm interested in making more diabetic-friendly baked goods...

I can really only find whole wheat pastry flour in health food stores and some supermarkets that have an extensive array of flours. Usually it's made by Arrowhead Mills instead of Bob's Red Mill. Either or work beautifully.

Thank you so much for the suggestions. I did in fact wear my chefs pants and coat and I was complimented on my "professional look".   Thank you again!

Hello all!   I was hoping someone could help me. In the next week or so I have an interview at a wholesale bread bakery for a Bakery Assistant position. I know that I will be required to bake something while I'm...

Sorry! I realize that this is better suited for the "Culinary Students" section. I'll repost it there. Please excuse my newbiness.