Crystal Bakes - Chef Crystal Clarke
In this episode of The Tiberius Show, Tiberius sits down with Chef Crystal Clark, the talented chef and baker behind Crystal Bakes, to talk about the world of baking, cooking, and community service. Crystal shares her journey from childhood baking disasters to running her own successful business and feeding the Orlando community.
Chef Crystal breaks down (in teen-friendly language!) the highs and lows of running a bakery, the importance of math in the kitchen, and why food can bring people together. Plus, she talks about her work feeding soldiers, the challenges of culinary school, and the joys of baking cookies.
We also dive into:
How Crystal transitioned from science to cooking and why she chose the culinary path
What goes into running a baking business (besides just baking!)
Crystal’s signature cookie, the BFC (Big Freaking Cookie!)
The hardest dessert to make: soufflés (timing is everything!)
Math Corners: How math plays a key role in baking and cooking
Heart of the Lion: Leadership and patience in the kitchen
