Reines Background
I grew up in the kitchen at my mother’s hip—whether I liked it or not! I always enjoyed cooking and baking but, as the only girl amongst three brothers, the thought of being in the kitchen went against every feminist instinct I skillfully developed in my youth. But…here I am, baking away and loving every minute of it.
I obtained Bachelor’s degrees in English and in French from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO. I studied abroad in Lyon, France, where I visited the same patisserie almost every day—twice a day. It was the size of a small closet, and about the only place I was greeted like an old friend.
Some time after graduation, I worked a couple of life-draining cubicle jobs and did some freelance writing and editing. I wanted food to be a part of my life, but the presence of student loans and a new baby girl made it seem like it would only happen during my retirement years. But life won't wait for you. So if you’re reading this, start doing what you love as soon as possible--I am, and I sincerely thank you for being a part of our dream.
Reine