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Sabrina is a culinary arts student focusing on baking and pastries. Students in this program learn in kitchens similar to the ones they’ll work in after graduation. They also host meals where they are in control of everything, from making the menus to serving them. Tell us more about this sweet program, Sabrina. Take it away.

– Thanks, Alex. Hey, everyone. As early as I can remember, I’ve always loved being in the kitchen. I was always cooking and baking with my mom and grandma and especially loved the holidays. I’ve had the dream of owning my own bakery since I was in fifth grade. I wanted to go to a college within driving distance, and also be able to take cooking and baking classes. Owens was perfect for me. They offer a variety of classroom and lab classes that provide a well-rounded education. My classes have allowed me to get a closer look at what goes into running a business, and I even got to create a menu for my dream bakery. I started with almost no professional culinary experience, and I’ve learned so much throughout the beginner and advanced labs that I have taken. All of my chefs have been amazing in working one-on-one with me for anything I need, to make sure I learn as much as I can. Some of my favorite things I have gotten to do at Owens are creating a Halloween themed buffet for my catering class, creating an ice sculpture for my garnishing final service, and making a wedding cake in my advanced baking and pastry class. The Terrace View Cafe offers the amazing opportunity of inviting and serving members of the public throughout your semesters at Owens. You get front of house and back of house experience in serving guests and cooking food for a set amount of people. Whether you are looking for a career in the culinary or baking field, Owens an amazing place to start. That’s all for me, Alex, take it back.

– Is anyone else wanting one of those pastries right now? Thanks, Sabrina. Students can also earn an event planning certificate or craft beverage certificate. With tourism seeing a boost these days, these students will be feeding visitors from around the world before we know it. Thanks again, Sabrina.