With my layoff from Tetra Tech, I found myself back in the restaurant industry so-to-speak. Last April, I was hired as part of the opening staff for the cafe at the new Barnes & Noble at Oak Park Mall. As I was working with coffee and food again, that same ol' dream of owning my own restaurant resurfaced this time as a coffee shop. The difference is, I believe this is the right path for me and not just some silly wish.
I began baking more. I brought in my creations to work and even had people comment that my sweets were better than what we sold in the cafe. I started coming up with recipes on my own and even woke up thinking about how to make something better.
One of such recipes is my Red Velvet Cupcakes. Facing the challenge of red velvet, I wanted to put a twist on making them cupcakes. After some minor issues and three cream cheese frosting recipes I have what have been hailed at the best cupcakes people have ever had. One person likes them so much he asked me to make 250 of them for his wedding in April. A real paying gig! And I am nervous.
It's actually my second paying customer, though. I might have the beginnings of a home business. However, I know I still have a lot to learn.
With my renewed passion for baking I have taken the first steps toward my goal of owning my own cafe. Tonight marked the beginning of my professional cooking course and last Thursday I turned in my application for the Pastry/Baking Program at JCCC.
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