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The Pastry Diaries

Northwest Culinay Academy

The Pastry Diaries is a weekly journal of my time in the Professional Bread & Pastry Program at the Northwest Culinary Academy. I hope you find these posts informative and entertaining!

Week 1 – Cookies
Week 2 – Quick Breads, Custards, & Puff Pastry
Week 3 – Pies & Tarts
Week 4 – Breads
Week 5 – Breads – The Sequel
Week 6 – Cakes
Week 7 – Entremets
Week 8 – Entremet Project
Week 9 – Midterms & Chocolate
Week 10 – Chocolate
Week 11 – Sugar & Alternative Baking
Week 12 – Frozen Desserts & Plating
Week 13 – Fondant Cakes
Week 14 – Black Box & Final Practical
Week 15 – Menu Development & Grad

If you have any questions about my time in the program, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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