Doug Basegio
From: Redwood City , Calif. Stores or restaurants: No longer. Sold after twenty years in business. Culinary education: Trained in Switzerland Interests: All forms of baking and confectionary Culinary inspirations: Francois Arnaud, G.J. Bellouet, J. Perruchon, Christian Hagmann, Emile Wartmann Culinary secret weapon(s): Focus and perseverance Favorite restaurants: Ferallon Favorite food: Swiss Food you wont go near: Fast food Weirdest thing youve ever eaten: Calf head Alternative dream job: I'm doing it Best cooking/baking advice youve ever received: Don't overdo it with the richness of ingredients--your customers will live longer Awards: Bronze medal and silver medal in pastry competitions Why you should win this challenge: I hope that my work will illustrate a good command of all elements used in my showpiece
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