I left my career in Atlanta, went to pastry school, and moved to the South of France. I'm finally at peace here.

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Dawn Belisle in Nice, France.
Dawn Belisle in Nice, France.

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6 easy ways to upgrade a box of brownie mix, from a former pastry cook

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Although I think boxed brownie mixes are pretty close to perfect, there are a few simple ways I'd upgrade them.

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A world-renowned chocolatier shares the 2 store-bought chocolate brands he buys for himself

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Chocolatier Christophe Rull shared his favorite store-bought chocolate brands.

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Posting about my low-paid job on TikTok helped me earn big. Now I can do what I love without worrying about money.

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Photo collage featuring pastry chef Allison, with a variety of pastries in the background (croissants, pies, and bread)
Chen was able to make $23,600 after posting five ads on TikTok.

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