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Mom's influence led aspiring mechanic down the baking road.

Publication: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
Publication Date: 31-OCT-07 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Mom's influence led aspiring mechanic down the baking road.(Food)(Chef du jour)

Article Excerpt
Byline: Melissa Allen Daily Herald Correspondent

AnnMarie Braun has always loved dessert, but it took wanting to be an auto mechanic to realize her dream of becoming a baker.

"My first choice was becoming a mechanic, but my mom was kind of old-fashioned and strongly suggested I try culinary school first," she said. The granddaughter of an amazing baker, Braun fell in love with the craft after Baking 101. Now the pastry chef at Geneva's Niche Restaurant, the St. Charles resident enjoys creating works of art in cakes, cookies and other pastry delights.

Why did you choose baking over other culinary paths? When I took that first baking class at Elgin Community College, I knew I was in the right place. It just felt right and natural.

Why did culinary school seem like an option for you? I have really great...

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