Q.Can I get a refund for my electronic downloadable book or for the ezine?

A.There are no refunds unfortunately available for either download.

Q.Can I reload the same downloaded copy to another computer, or share it over a network?

A.the EDF (electronic download file) fully functions as a book on your desktop. Due to pirating and the possibility of peer sharing, the executable (including the viewing module) has been encrypted within a digital rights management cab. The cab only will work on the computer it was downloaded to, and opened on.

Q.do I have the ability to print recipes?

A.Yes, the printing function has been enabled.

Q.what does my skill level need to be in order to utilize the knowledge base of the Consortium?

A.A professional foundation in basic baking and confectionery would be beneficial, but not absolutely necessary. For the moment, the Consortium was exclusively geared to the industry professional. Many of the formulas take into consideration a basic understanding of some fundamentals. The ezine elaborates on much science, and more over conceptual ideology. Therefore it is to your benefit to have some understanding of how these elements are put together. In the future there may be an enthusiast version specifically focused on the non professional for self learning.

Q.why was Consortium created?

A.The Consortium started as an idea about five years ago when I was conducting seminars at the Inn at Buckeystown. At that time I developed an interest in teaching and found myself comfortable and articulate in front of a group. Interest grew, but I realized that the peripheral technologies to putting something together such as the Consortium was beyond me at the time. After some studies on web authoring, photography, and an extensive re-investment in myself, I decided to create a platform to share with my colleagues so that they could have some of the same knowledge that I acquired over my years as a chef.

Q.Why the Consortium?

A. the reality is that twenty five years ago we didn't have the Net. When I started out, aside from my teaching at school, and a handful of books, there wasn't really anything out there that taught you how to pull it all together. If you were fortunate enough to have worked for a good establishment, and further, a very good chef, then you were in a better position than many others out there. the Consortium gives you a powerful set of tools that allow you to leap beyond a traditional Culinary curricula that would be a hard pressed challenge for an Institute or school to emulate. Due to a targeted intensive focus on just for example plated desserts, confectionery, or retail desserts you are in a better position to accentuate your immediate field of interest.

Q.You have made comparisions to your instructional editions being as formidable as the rich text European Editions. Why are they so inexpensive?

A.Make no mistake, there are literally hundreds of hours invested into an edition. putting concepts and creative thought into coming up with something entirely new is exhaustive work. But it is what I enjoy doing the most and it's what I would like to focus on in my remaining years.The amount of time and the investment if one have to undertake creating something on this scale, would take up several of days time and thousands of dollars in  personal investment. I deliberately made these series affordable, accessible, and coveniently available for my industry colleagues to enjoy, without having to put yourself into debt to take advantage of them.

Q. Will your download work on a Mac?

A.No, we apologize, the cab executible only works on a Windows PC.