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Bernadette Olivares went to school in Les Roches Switzerland and Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. She is also trained in classical French cuisine. But, interestingly, she is a self-taught baker. From the young age of eight, Bernadette knew she loved cooking and baking. She became enamoured with baking bread in particular because she loves to eat it, in all shapes and forms.
A decade or so ago, she had worked as an executive chef in several locations. She changed careers and became an educator, teaching at Our Lady of Fatima University for another 15 years. Clearly, sharing and giving back to others comes naturally to this woman.
Why Sourdough?
“I got into it because I was never crazy about what’s available. Plus the challenge that it’s so complicated. When I started out there wasn’t a lot of information or people teaching how to do it,” Bernadette admits. To her, a great sourdough has a balance between crustiness and chewiness. “It should never be tight or heavy,” she says.
Another secret to great sourdough is a spacious fridge. “You can have the fanciest tools but if you don’t cold-proof your dough correctly overnight, you will end up with a lot of failures”.
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