The recipient of the 2014 Chelsea Market Sunday Supper Scholarship, Angel Torres has just begun his freshman year at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, where he plans to pursue a degree in baking and pastry arts. Inspired by years of traditional Mexican baking in his grandfather’s home and business, Angel hopes to continue the family love of pastry by one day becoming a chocolatier.
“My whole life I’ve always been fascinated by all the different ways chocolate can be made and manipulated. I also want to learn how to make sugar decorations and sculptures. So far my plans after college are to travel Europe for a few years, and potentially work in countries that specialize in chocolate for a year or two each. The Chelsea Market Sunday Supper Scholarship is a life-changer, and allows me to attend my dream school.”
Angel’s grandfather passed away a few months before he began school, but Angel is grateful for the opportunity to honor his legacy and pay homage to his guidance and influence.
Congratulations on your award, Angel, and good luck with your studies!
