Long before I ever picked up a piping bag, I was the kid yelling “BAM!” at the TV with Emeril Legasse and completely mesmerized by Cake Boss and Ace of Cakes.
I was fascinated by the artistry, the mechanics, the way a cake could turn into something bigger than dessert — it could become someone’s dream brought to life.
In 7th grade, becoming a baker was the dream.
Somewhere along the way, though,
that dream got tucked away.