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With Baker

Q A: What do you do? And what do you like about it?

: I am the owner of #FromMyKitchen, a baking company in Komani.

We specialise in custommade/novelty cakes and homebaked products.

I enjoy the science of the baking process and creativity. I like turning basic baking ingredients into a work of art and to see the joy it brings to our clients.

Q: What is the most important thing you have learnt in your career?

A: To be consistent and to have a work ethic that is second to none.

Q: How did you fall in love with baking?

A: I grew up in a baking environment with my mom being a self-taught home baker.

Her love and passion for baking ignited the love for baking in me. I learnt a lot from her and I will be forever grateful to her.

Q: What advice would you give to aspiring master bakers?

A: The baking industry is highly competitive, it is physically and mentally demanding, the work and life balance is challenging.

But with an overdose of zeal, resilience and a positive attitude, it can be very rewarding

Q: Who inspires you and why?

A: Dr Pearl Kgomotso Kupe. She speaks truth to power and is relentless in her pursuit for justice. She’s a prolific businesswoman and she unashamedly preaches the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Q: A place you would love to visit and why?

A: Paris, France. It is the undisputed capital of pastry and desserts. I’d love to visit the array of patisseries and bakeries.

Q: One thing you want to achieve?

A: To establish #FromMyKitchen as a national brand.

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: Seafood and Eastern cuisine.

Q: Other interests you have?

A: Writing, reading, travelling.

Q: What do you like about Komani?

A: The sense of community. People still look out for each other.