Delaware: From Television to Business Success with Celebrity Baker, Dana Herbert

Titans of Foodservice

This week on the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo speaks with celebrity baker Dana Herbert. With a background in both savory and pastry arts, Dana has made a name for himself not only in Delaware but also nationally, thanks to his appearances on shows like TLC's Cake Boss. Nick and Dana discuss the importance of mentorship and the unique challenges of running a bakery while maintaining high creativity and quality standards. Dana also reflects on his experiences working with celebrities and emphasizes the significance of practice, resilience, and the joy of baking, revealing how these elements have contributed to his success in the competitive food service industry.

Quotes

• "So when you get these surprise ingredients, I think you really just have to fall back on your training and on the knowledge that you do have. When I was in school, I had this one teacher, and she said, if you can smell anything sweet in something, it can be used for a dessert." -Dana Herbert

• "Life can be circling around you the whole time, and you don't even see some of the possibilities and things and connections that are going to happen in your career." -Dana Herbert

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Intro

(01:08) Meet Chef Dana Herbert

(03:31) Dana's Culinary Journey and Inspirations

(05:59) The Story Behind Desserts by Dana

(06:28) Competing on TLC's Cake Boss

(10:44) The Challenges of Cake Design

(19:34) Lessons Learned from Mistakes in Baking

RESOURCES

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CONTACT

Nick: [e-mail]