Amanda Bennett
Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville, NC
Diploma in Culinary Arts
Emphasized practical cooking skills, nutrition, and kitchen management.
Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, Cambridge, MA
Certificate in Professional Pastry Arts
Specialized in baking techniques, dessert presentation, and flavor profiling
Baking and Pastry Arts, Recipe Testing and Development, Culinary Instruction, Food Styling and Photography
Amanda Bennett brings a blend of Southern charm and classical training to TheLiffey.com. Her culinary journey took her from the vibrant food scene of Asheville to the esteemed kitchens of Cambridge.
Amanda’s passion lies in demystifying baking for home cooks, offering single recipes that are both elegant and achievable.
Amanda’s Accomplishments
- Conducted over 50 baking workshops for community centers and schools.
- Featured in local publications for her innovative dessert recipes.
- Developed a series of gluten-free baking recipes acclaimed by readers.
Behind The Scene
Amanda enjoys tending to her backyard garden, sourcing fresh ingredients for her recipes.
Amanda’s Favorite
- The joy of seeing students’ faces light up when they master a new baking technique.
- Using seasonal fruits to create new dessert recipes.
- Capturing the perfect shot of a freshly baked pastry for the blog.
Amanda’s Advice
“Baking is a dance between precision and creativity. At TheLiffey.com, I strive to guide our readers through this dance, offering reliable and delightful recipes.”
