Cakes for special occasions
Influences
A course by Sweet Josie , Pastry chef and cake decorator
About the video: Influences
Overview
“Join me as I explore the influence of my Italian family on my love for baking. I'll share other sources of inspiration.”
In this video lesson Sweet Josie addresses the topic: Influences , which is part of the Domestika online course: Cakes for special occasions. Learn to bake and decorate beautiful cakes for special occasions with easy-to-follow techniques..
Partial transcription of the video
“I've had a lot of influences in my life, but my first one and my most major is my nanny. That's Italian for grandmother. Technically it's supposed to be nana, but when we were younger no one could actually say that, so nanny just stuck. She is an incredible cook, and I just mean incredible. We came from what I like to call an ingredients house. You wouldn't go to the pantry and find anything store-bought that wasn't flour and stuff of that nature. Everything was homemade, and I really do mean everything. Every Friday we made homemade bread, homemade pizza, and it was delicious. She brought ...”
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Course summary for: Cakes for special occasions
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Baking, Cake Decorating, Cake Design

Sweet Josie
A course by Sweet Josie
Josie Casey, also known as Sweet Josie, is a self-taught pastry chef who has worked with major brands like YouTube, the Toronto Raptors, and DoorDash. After transitioning from a career in business and economics, Josie found her true passion in cake artistry. She specializes in buttercream decorations and has taught thousands of students online, sharing her expertise in baking and her love for creating visually stunning cakes. Her work is inspired by nature, art, and the joy of bringing people together through desserts.
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