In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Chef Stephanie White all about plant-based culinary school. Of course, we start out by asking her to share her plant-based journey. We “BET” you won’t guess how it began. She shares her experience being a vegan in a classical French program and now she is paving the way for a different culinary world including pastries! We could not resist talking to Chef Stephanie about croissants…mmmm. Chef Stephanie is passionate about seasonal and plant-based eating, sustainable practices, food access, and education. With over a decade of professional experience, Stephanie has held various positions in many different establishments, including small businesses, pop-ups, high-end catering, high-volume cookery, and farm-to-table restaurants. She has been integral in the development and launch of the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Plant-Based Degree Programs and enjoys helping her students find their passion in the field and encouraging them to persevere.  In this episode we discuss:  Finding plant-based  The bet of a lifetime  Food is connection Being vegan in culinary school  Plant-based culinary school  Vegan pastries  Croissant