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Old 05-22-2009, 02:40 AM
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Hi Gale,

Do you have any advice for people who want to take over the pastry world? What assets are worth honing to become a great pastry chef?

Also, who do you think is an up and comer in the pastry world and why?

Thanks.


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Old 05-22-2009, 06:24 PM
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Make sure you get some really comfortable shoes. If your feet hurt you wont be successful. Taste what you make as much as possible. If you have the opportunity, go live in Paris for 6 months or a year. Just walk up to a pastry shop and ask them if you can work for free. You will learn so much just by doing that and getting that kind of experience.
 

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