Changing the world of baking, one croissant at a time.
I need your support to change the world one croissant at a time. I will be purchasing the equipment to produce pastry and breads, working out of a shared use kitchen, Now We're Cookin', with Gold'N Pear Catering in Evanston, IL, and selling my products at farmer's markets around Chicago. With your help I can afford the equipment, kitchen and market fees to do this!
Born and raised in Chicago, I have been exposed to all kinds of food. It was my first job, favorite thing to do daily and turned into my future when I chose to go to Kendall College for Culinary Arts and The French Pastry School for Pastry.
After years of hard work and lots of experiences in Farmer's Markets, all types of dining, and working with champion bakers, I've developed a level of professionalism and respect for real food that I find scarce in today's food culture.
I was initially taught how to bake bread from my best friend's father, Charlie, 7 years ago, and have "broken bread" with everyone that has crossed my path since. Baking is both an art, a science, and a hobby with endless possibilities. It's built civilizations and fed armies through war. It has made thousands of years of history and today's options fail to represent many of these traditions. It's never too late to change!
Startup Breakdown
Reversible Sheeter $5000 - $7000
Proofer $3000 - $4000
Market Fees $3000
Electrician Fees $1000 - $1500
Thanks for your support.
FAQ
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You donation is ONLY accepted if we reach our Goal! So Pledge away! Thanks!
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We will ship the pastries day of production, and you will receive them in perfect condition. A few minutes in a hot oven and they will be the best you've ever had!
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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on May 5, 2012.
Funding period
Apr 5, 2012 -
May 5, 2012
(30 days)
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