Hello from Connecticut!

[Flourgirl]

I'm so happy I found this incredible forum!

I worked as a professional cook in restaurants for 7 years making it all the way up to Sous Chef and then made the switch to pastry arts (mainly because often, the other chefs I worked with understandably wanted nothing to do with baking). After specializing in chocolate sculpture and wedding cakes for 3 years, I "retired" from the business to start a family and now teach both savory cooking and pastry classes.

I also feed my creative side by painting in oils and sculpting in glass.

I am looking forward to meeting you all and becoming an active member here!

Deborah

 

[Half Baked]

We're looking forward to your posts! Welcome to DC, Flourgirl. Sometimes it's quiet here on the weekends but if you've been lurking, you know how busy the site is.

 

[pdswife]

Hello! Welcome to the group. Have fun!!

 

[thegrova]

Welcome along. It is a great place with some friendly people.

 

[Gossie]

Welcome to DiscussCooking.com!!! The more the merrier, and boy can some of these guys get merry! lol

What part of Connecticut? I'm from the Southeast part, down near Rhode Island.

 

[MJ]

Hi Deborah. Welcome to DC!

 

[Corinne]

Hi Deborah! Welcome - from another Nutmegger. I'm on the Groton side of Mystic - are you anywhere near me?

Corinne

 

[Andy M.]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Buck]

Welcome Deborah.
May I please sit at your feet and learn?
Best wishes.
Buck

 

[Gossie]

Oh Wow!!! I'm on the Groton side of Mystic, too.

 

[boufa06]

A warm welcome to you Deborah. Looking forward to your sharing some of the nice recipes with us.

 

[JoAnn L.]

Just want to say welcome. So glad you are here with us.

 

[Flourgirl]

Corinne, Cindy,

Hello neighbors...I'm from the other end (western side) of CT. I live just south of Waterbury, though my hubby and I have long term plans to move out to the North Stonington area, love it out you way, we visit Mystic often!

 

[shpj4]

Hi and welcome to DC. You have definitely picked the right place. I am anxious to hear all about your receipes.

Happy Saturday.

 

[amber]

Welcome Deborah! I'm originally from Connecticut as well (West Haven, and Milford). Wonderful state!

 

[Corinne]

OK - so, us CT ladies should get together one of these days. In just a couple weeks I won't be working outside of the home so my time will be my own.

 

[Flourgirl]

Corinne,

Good idea. And congrats on not having to work outside home! I teach two nights a week and the rest of my time is spent with my 3-year old at home, my schedule is quite open too.

 

[Gossie]

Corinne, Cindy,

Hello neighbors...I'm from the other end (western side) of CT. I live just south of Waterbury, though my hubby and I have long term plans to move out to the North Stonington area, love it out you way, we visit Mystic often!

Yes, me too. My hubby and I want to win the lotto, get about ten acres of land and build. I was thinking four bedrooms and a very large kitchen!!!

 

[jkath]

Welcome, Deborah! We're so glad you're here!

 

[corazon]

Glad to have you! I love baking and pastry too and I hope to turn it into a career once my kids are a little older. My sister is getting married next year and I'll be making her cake. It'll be hectic and fun! Welcome!