As I left Jacques Genin’s at around 7pm yesterday, new year’s eve in Paris, I think back to the amazing year I just had.
2011 was for me, a bittersweet year of challenges, stress, hard work, accomplishments, endings and beginnings.
I said goodbye to a lot of people that I love, but met some amazing people who welcomed me into their life.
I went to Chicago earlier in the year, had dinner at Alinea, met Grant Achatz. I moved back to Mississauga after an incredible year of living downtown. Barry Callebaut Chocolate Competition. Finishing the Baking and Pastry Arts program at George Brown. Leaving Buca.
Getting ready to move to France. Moving to France. Living in beautiful St. Bonnet, working for 3 Michelin star chef Regis Marcon. Moving to Paris. Jacques Genin.
I’ll never forget the people that I’ve been lucky enough to meet this year, who have influenced me, befriended me, changed me. Continue reading
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