[Glen] I've been a baker for about 12 years now.

I learned most of what I do from working with other bakers but now that I am working somewhere where I can do more of my own recipes and create some new baked goods, I need to read more about the different types of combinations of ingredients.

Before, I worked for a company that had recipes that I just had to follow. Now, I need to do more research and understand combinations better. I also have to check invoices, sales slips, orders, price lists, and contracts. The recipes are still the best part of my job, but it's only a part of the job.

I don't really read much at work because it's too busy. My reading happens at home when it's quiet. I find some new inspiration from magazines, cookbooks, the Internet, and just messing around with stuff in my kitchen.