Becoming a Baker
Written by Glynnis MacNicol
Narrated by Allyson Ryan
3.5/5
()
About this audiobook
Go behind the scenes and be mentored by the best to find out what it’s really like, and what it really takes, to become a baker.
Esteemed journalist Glynnis MacNicol takes readers to the front counters of bakeries and cafes to offer a candid portrait of modern baking. MacNicol shadows Mary Louise Clemens, the owner and head baker of Ladybird Bakery in Brooklyn, to reveal how bakers work and how they stand out in a neighborhood, community, and city. In Becoming a Baker, MacNicol reveals the path to becoming a baker, from education to the creation of new recipes, from negotiating with suppliers to the possibility of opening a small business.
Prepare the legendary “Brooklyn Blackout” cupcakes in Ladybird’s kitchen, shape croissants at the beloved Sea Wolf Bakery in Seattle, and learn why bakers think the Great British Bake-Off has captured our collective imagination.
As the food industry changes to meet the 21st century, the role of a baker is becoming more and more central to our lives. For those passionate about nourishment, working with your hands, and the place of locally-owned businesses in communities, this is the most valuable informational interview you’ll ever have—required reading for anyone considering this career.
Glynnis MacNicol
Glynnis MacNicol is a writer and cofounder of The Li.st. Her work has appeared in print and online for publications including Elle.com (where she was a contributing writer), The New York Times, The Guardian, Forbes, The Cut, Daily News (New York), W, Town & Country, The Daily Beast, mental_floss, and Capital New York. Her series of articles on the Brownsville neighborhood in Brooklyn for Chase’s award-winning “From the Ground Up” package won a 2015 Contently Award. She is the author of the memoir No One Tells You This and the coauthor of There Will Be Blood, a guide to puberty, with HelloFlo founder Naama Bloom. She lives in New York City.
Related to Becoming a Baker
Related audiobooks
Becoming a Hairstylist Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMan of the Year: A Memoir Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Worthy Wardrobe: Your Guide to Style, Shopping & Soul Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsI Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti: A Memoir Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Glop: Nontoxic, Expensive Ideas that Will Make You Look Ridiculous and Feel Pretentious Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFed, White, and Blue: Finding America with My Fork Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Cooking As Fast As I Can: A Chef's Story of Family, Food, and Forgiveness Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Drinking with Men Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5My Misspent Youth Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Ophira Eisenberg: Bangs! Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5When I Met Food: Living the American Restaurant Dream Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Ding Dong! Avon Calling!: The Women and Men of Avon Products, Incorporated Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Comfort Food Diaries: My Quest for the Perfect Dish to Mend a Broken Heart Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Alice B. Toklas Cook Book Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Life Honestly: Strong Opinions from Smart Women Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTo Be Honest Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Appetite: A Memoir in Recipes of Family and Food Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The One-Way Ticket Plan: Find and Fund Your Purpose While Traveling the World Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsYou're Leaving When?: Adventures in Downward Mobility Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Leader By Design: Be empowered to lead with confidence in business and in life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEasy Street: A Story of Redemption from Myself Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Best American Food Writing 2023 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Kitchen Medicine: How I Fed My Daughter out of Failure to Thrive Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Greedy Man in a Hungry World: How (almost) everything you thought you knew about food is wrong Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Cobbler: How I Disrupted an Industry, Fell From Grace, and Came Back Stronger Than Ever Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Keep the Change: A Clueless Tipper's Quest to Become the Guru of the Gratuity Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Pretty Good Advice: For People Who Dream Big and Work Harder Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Everything is Under Control: A Memoir with Recipes Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGirl on the Block: A True Story of Coming of Age Behind the Counter Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Grace & Style: The Art of Pretending You Have It Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Careers For You
Nailing the Interview: A Comprehensive Guide to Job Interviewing: A Comprehensive Guide to Job Interviewing Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Never Eat Alone, Expanded and Updated: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5What Every BODY is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Speed-Reading People Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Dictionary of Body Language: A Field Guide to Human Behavior Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Quitting: Why I Left My Job to Live a Life of Freedom Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett, Dave Evans - Book Summary: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Values & Career Alignment Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Burnout Breakthrough: How to Balance Your Dreams, Responsibilities, and Self-Care Routine Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Start.: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to the Career You Love Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Motivated Mindset: Kick Procrastination to the Curb Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Real Artists Don't Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5From Paycheck to Purpose: The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Mean Girls at Work: How to Stay Professional When Things Get Personal Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Jump: Take the Leap of Faith to Achieve Your Life of Abundance Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Becoming a Professional Life Coach: Lessons from the Institute of Life Coach Training, 2nd Edition Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Write It Down, Make It Happen: Knowing What You Want And Getting It! Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Power of Body Language: An Ex-FBI Agent's System for Speed-Reading People Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead Forever Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Love + Work: How to Find What You Love, Love What You Do, and Do It for the Rest of Your Life Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It Worked For Me: In Life and Leadership Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for Becoming a Baker
2 ratings0 reviews