Hello there! I am a one-woman show here on Ginger Panda. I came up with this idea over the past 10 years, watching the struggle of businesses over the growing pastry issue. As a lover of all things pastry, I have a passion for fun, delicious desserts that match the energy of an establishment. And… sadly a lot of places simply don’t have the means to do that. Nothing depresses me more than having a delicious meal to then finish with a lack-luster dessert. There’s a disconnect in pastry that saddens me. Good dessert shouldn’t be limited to locations that have the money for a giant pastry team. Good dessert should be available for all. :)
I grew up with an intense passion for baking and cooking. At 13, I informed my parents I was going to be a chef, and that was that. I went to culinary school in a suburb of Chicago and fell in love with pastry.
After graduation, I started working in a fine dining restaurant on Michigan Ave in downtown Chicago. Fresh out of school with passion and no experience, I threw myself into work learning everything I possibly could. I had found out what I wanted to do with my life, and I was going to improve as fast as possible.
After 3 years in Chicago, I moved to Orlando, FL to start working at Disney for a department that caters events in the parks. While at Disney, I discovered how much I have a passion for making themed desserts. Whether it was recreating a mini version of the creepy wedding cake from haunted mansion or making sure I got the flavor just right for a Star Wars blue milk panna cotta, I was determined to make sure our guests got the magical experience they deserved.
After Disney, I started working at a French cafe in Winter Garden, FL. Loved my team and the simplicity of making fresh breads, cookies, and themed desserts for the holidays but… the pastry disconnect was very obvious. It was here, while I constantly fought for the budget needed for my team of bakers, that I decided I officially wanted to create this consultation company.
