So I can officially say I have met the cake boss himself, Buddy Valastro. He was in new york city at the Hilton giving a seminar about his life and how he built his business from just a little bakery in Hoboken New Jersey to what it is today. Carlos' Bakery used to be a simple bakery that had different kinds of cookies and pastries and a few wedding cakes, just your regular bakery. Now your lucky to get in the front door. Driving past the bakery the line is three blocks long just to go inside. Its insane! But definitely worth it. Anyway back to the seminar- He spoke about his life struggles and what he went through to make his bakery what it is today. He was actually 17 when his father died and he dropped out of school and took over the business. The one thing that stood out to me was his determination. You could tell when he wanted to do something he got it done, nothing stood in his way. He was very inspiring and I suggest if he has another seminar DEFINITELY go see him. After the seminar they were selling his book and he was willing so sign it. I already had the book and didnt even think to bring it with me but I did ask him to sign my phone case and then proceeded to talk about how I am seventeen and have this little cake business. I couldnt believe I was talking about my cakes to the cake boss. He was actually very nice and showed he really was interested in what I had to say. I also told him I was planning on applying to the culinary institute this summer. This was such an amazing experience and like I said if you have a chance to hear him speak and you are interested in Baking go see him and if not take a trip to his bakery because its unbelievable.
I also recommend purchasing his book on amazon !
