At the tender age of 15 I was told I had to decide what to do for a living. Well that how they made it seem at least, like I had a choice! The truth was, the adults around me made the decision. I was told by my parents I could either start an apprentice ship as a waitress or chef. Other options where not on the table because it was time to urn my keep and they would not support me if I did not like it. So opted for the later thinking who want to study for 3 years to be a waitress? I also did not like the sticky hands of the customers who I was all so familia with growing up in my parents pub. Later I would learn that in this male dominated field even in the kitchen I could not escape. But I learned stand my grounds.
I did not hate the culinary arts and even got rather good at it. But it was not my dream. It took 13 years and 3 countries working as a chef before I would leave the industry. I learned to look for unique opportunities to keep the suppressed artist in myself happy. At the time I was not even aware of what I was doing. There was the master ice sculpting class which had two open spots my friend and I signed up for the moment we heard about the course. Years later I worked in the pastry department at a 4 star hotel in Switzerland. It has been many years since I left the restaurant industry and there are no regrets. Who would miss the low wages, long hours and lack of benefits?! I want lie, there where good times too, I love the sense of teamwork and camaraderie. That industry needs a major overhaul and I hope to live to see it one day.
Yet food has a special place in my heart. It liberated me despite the male dominance it represented. I was able to continue working and traveling the world. It woke up my senses in more ways than I can count. It was a flavorful companion keeping me busy and out of trouble. No wonder that to this day food inspired me. Now I see it not just for its nourishment but also for its natural beauty and flexible media I can incorporate into my art. This cupcake creation was one of those inspirations. Food triggers so many of our memories. Reminding us of the good times spend with friends and family. Happy Halloween!
Cup Cake Witches Instructions
All you need is a cup cake recipe, chocolate icing, ice cream cones, shredded wheat, and candy to decorate. The gold coloring on the ice cream cones is food safe coloring luster powder.
Edible food luster powder: https://bakell.com
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