A Chef's Journey is a collection of the successes and pitfalls on the path to success by Chef David Brooks, who started from humble beginnings to climb the ladder of entrepreneurship as the founder of his own company, Dave's Artisanal Cheesecakes. Along the way, you will discover that Chef Brooks experienced many setbacks, detours, and the ego-trampled sickness of defeat as he navigated the path to achieving his dream, establishing his own successful baking business. The journey is as good as the destination, and this journey is replete with anecdotes, images, and recipes to illustrate how he made it so far. Additionally, Chef Brooks has included many useful hints for those wishing to travel a similar path to success in food industry entrepreneurship-he's made the mistakes, and you can benefit from them. Brooks will also provide the insight and the reward of working with his many mentors, without whom this journey would never have been possible. Enjoy the many recipes within, including the many ways to make cheesecake as well as numerous other food favorites.