Baking as a Profession

Have you ever thought of taking baking to the next level? Then check out the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (S.A.I.T). After high school, I had decided to take my passion, turn it into a profession and I will never think that I chose the wrong path. Not only do I have a diploma in Baking and Pastry Arts, but I can increase my experience by finishing my journey man, and then moving on to accomplish the red seal. It is an on going profession where their will always be a demand to fill full or part time positions.

As I addressed above, I went SAIT for my education. I know you are probably wondering why I am back in school, let alone University, but that is another story. SAIT allowed me to advance in my skills and understand why certain ingredients act a certain way. I was able to make products that I have never made before and perfect my skills when it came to writing and piping. Our classes we small and the classroom setting was a mix of hands on and theory. Although the days were long and were scheduled Monday to Friday, I will never forget the experiences I had there. I made friends and connections with those who are in the industry now.

Here are some of the products that I made with my time at SAIT:

Passion Fruit Mousse Cake

Marzipan Pear

A selection of Petite Fours for my Competency Exam (A time restrained 3 day exam where you are asked to make a variety of things)

My main showpiece for my competency exam

My center piece used to hold my petite fours

This is just a taste of what we learned to make in class as well as for our competency exam.

Has anyone else gone into a trade program such as Baking and Pastry Arts? It's a lot of fun and the skills you master will live with you forever. If I could do it all over again, I would. :)

Sweet Dreams,

Tyla

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