July 03, 2006
by Melissa Pringle
Local Education Columnist
When it comes to training for a baking and pastry arts career, students want a location that offers a wide range of training and internship options. But for somebody who also wants a great experience outside the classroom, Seattle offers many activities beyond its local culinary colleges.
Learning the Baking and Pastry Arts in Seattle
Regardless of what you like to do in your free time, Seattle has something for everyone. From the Woodland Park Zoo to the Space Needle, there is something for every interest. Want to get your fill of the arts? Go to the Pratt Fine Arts Center or the Seattle Public Theater. If you want a multicultural experience, Seattle offers various festivals throughout the year, including Brasil Fest, Celebrate Cambodia, the World Rhythm Festival, and a Bastille Day celebration.
Three Bakeries: Increasing What You Learn at Local Colleges
In addition to its many museums, landmarks, and activities, Seattle offers a variety of training experiences beyond its local colleges for aspiring baking and pastry arts students. These three bakeries are just a sample of the varied training you could get in Seattle.
- Macrina Bakery and Cafe: Interested in specializing in bread baking? This place has your artisan breads covered. With specialties such as apricot nut, whole wheat cider, and Greek olive, you'll discover various breads with flavors from all over the world.
- The Essential Baking Company: At the Essential Baking Company, the methods are traditional and the ingredients are organic. But this doesn't limit the variety. Essential Baking Company still offers pastries, desserts, chocolates, and coffee drinks.
- Fresh Flours: Fusion baking, anyone? This bakery brings a touch of Japan to traditional pastry recipes, with specialties such as ginger molasses biscotti, black sesame sable tea cookies, and green tea and mixed sweet beans cake.
If you're looking for a place to study with a lot to do, surrounded by a beautiful natural environment, consider getting your baking and pastry arts education at one of the local culinary colleges in Seattle.
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About the Author
Melissa Pringle is an editorial assistant for hq|publications. Melissa earned her B.A. in English Literature from the University of Nevada, Reno.
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