Paola Velez Instagram – LIVE! from Hot Luck (Austin, TX)–Perhaps best known as the force behind @bakersagainstracism, Paola Velez (Dōekï Dōekï) has made a life and career of intertwining baking and altruism. (As her website says, she just wants to “Bake the World a Better Place.”) In this interview, recorded on the grounds of @hotluckfest last weekend, Paola shares about her Bronx childhood, how she switched from savory cooking to baking and pastry, her thoughts on how pastry chefs can express themselves, and–of course–her new cookbook (!), charitable work, and philosophy of giving and making it easy to give.
In this episode, we also visit with participating Hot Luck chefs @stayhungree @chefsarahjayne & @mashamabailey.
***REMINDER! This Sunday, June 2, from 4pm to 6pm, Andrew and cocktail writer Robert Simonson will co-host (with Swoony’s restaurant in Brooklyn) a book party, talk, and signing. (click through for info and tickets) Limited seating, so purchase your ticket ASAP.*** | Posted on 30/May/2024 23:32:40
