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The Bread Slut

Yes, I know what you must be thinking. But it’s kind of a funny story. I have this thing about bread. It’s like Christmas when I see freshly baked bread. I feel like a little child in a candy store. I really go gaga over bread.   The smell alone sets me over the moon. I can’t explain. One day my sisters and I were walking at the slow market and there was freshly baked bread. I could feel the excitement building up. And my sisters were walking so slowly . . . I just wanted to get to the bread! My youngest sister gave me one look, and said, “You’re such a bread slut.” I was smiling from ear to ear. The whole world can come to a stand still while I enjoy my bread. There is nothing as sexy as freshly baked bread. I don’t care what anyone says. I don’t care what kind of bread. I love all kinds. I mean artisan bread, not that processed stuff you buy in the shops. Imagine a piece of freshly baked ciabatta bread (that’s my favourite of course). And put some butter on it. As you ...

Starting your own artisanal food/baking business

I've had enough of the professional culinary (chef) life. So, I decided to start my own business. At that moment it sounded great and like lots of fun. I shared the great news with my family and friends. Everyone was like, “Yes, you should do it”, and “It was about time.” So I resigned from my job and took the plunge. I knew more or less what I was doing, because I started restaurants for other people, and made them successful.    I did some research about how to start your business from home.  Then I just got started. Making cakes for those who asked.  In the beginning it was difficult I must admit. Its a whole other ball game out there.  Yes, in the chef world everyone knows everyone, and you can go on reputation alone. But in the real world no one knew what I could do, and what I was capable of. So I had to market myself and my products.  I had to start from scratch. I had to learn fast, and a lot of new skills. Like how to build a n...