Becoming a Baker
Glynnis MacNicol
(Author)
Description
An illuminating guide to a career as a baker, written by acclaimed journalist Glynnis MacNicol and based on the real-life experiences of an expert in the field--essential reading for someone considering a path to this challenging, yet rewarding profession. Go behind the scenes and be mentored by the best to find out what it's really like, and what it really takes, to become a baker. Esteemed journalist Glynnis MacNicol takes readers to the front counters of bakeries and cafes to offer a candid portrait of modern baking. MacNicol shadows Mary Louise Clemens, the owner and head baker of Ladybird Bakery in Brooklyn, to reveal how bakers work and how they stand out in a neighborhood, community, and city. In Becoming a Baker, MacNicol reveals the path to becoming a baker, from education to the creation of new recipes, from negotiating with suppliers to the possibility of opening a small business. Prepare the legendary "Brooklyn Blackout" cupcakes in Ladybird's kitchen, shape croissants at the beloved Sea Wolf Bakery in Seattle, and learn why bakers think the Great British Bake-Off has captured our collective imagination. As the food industry changes to meet the 21st century, the role of a baker is becoming more and more central to our lives. For those passionate about nourishment, working with your hands, and the place of locally-owned businesses in communities, this is the most valuable informational interview you'll ever have--required reading for anyone considering this career.Product Details
Price
$18.00
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publish Date
September 03, 2019
Pages
144
Dimensions
5.2 X 0.7 X 7.2 inches | 0.45 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781982120276
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About the Author
TheLi.st is a network and visibility platform for professional women from all industries who are ambitious, accomplished, and committed to helping each other rise. In 2013 it was named to Forbes' 100 Best Websites for Women and Business Insider's Silicon Alley 100, and has been featured in the New York Times, Marie Claire, the Guardian, Fast Company, Elle, Buzzfeed, Refinery 29, and more. Sign up for its regular newsletter at www.TheLi.stGlynnis MacNicol is a writer and co-founder of The Li.st. Previously she was the media editor at Business Insider and a founding editor of Mediaite. She contributes to Capital New York. During the 2008 election year, she was a regular contributor to Playboy.com. Her work has also appeared in print and online for publications including Marie Claire, The Daily Beast, the Huffington Post, Outside, and Maclean's. She began her media career as an associate editor at the Huffington Post media blog Eat the Press and as the editor of FishbowlNY. Before that, she was a book publishing spy. Glynnis frequently speaks on the intersection of media and politics, and has appeared on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, NBC, CBC, and Al Jazeera.
