For over 25 years, my world has been filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread, the thrill of recipe testing, and the joy of helping others discover their own passion in the kitchen.
About Me
Derek Corsino
Founder & Chef of Flour & Vision
As a certified master baker and culinary educator, Derek Corsino leads Flour & Vision with a passion for empowering others. His expertise in pastry consulting, business strategy, and education helps clients achieve their culinary dreams.
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Stepping Back in time
My culinary journey began at the esteemed Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, New York, where I earned my first degree in Baking & Pastry Arts in 2009. After graduation, I launched Corsino Cakes, a custom cake studio in the Hudson Valley that became known for turning fondant into sculptural masterpieces. I would return to CIA in 2019 to complete my graduate degree in Food Business.
From small beginnings to the national spotlight
From specialty cakes to the national stage: I’ve competed on the Food Network multiple times, including most recently on “Spring Baking Championship” (Season 7), baking my way into the public’s heart with edible storytelling. Previously I have made completed and made appearances on Food Network Challenge, Sugar Dome, and Buddy Vs. Duff.
My passion for education
But more than a little of sugar and eggs, my heart has always been in teaching—and that passion brought me to California. For the past several years, I’ve been shaping future foodies as an educator at Healdsburg High School, Santa Rosa Junior College, Napa Valley College, and even my alma mater, CIA’s California public programs.
Whether it’s mastering a croissant lamination or understanding hospitality finance, I believe every lesson is a chance to rise, just like a well-proofed dough.
Beyond the classroom walls
Whether it’s mastering a croissant lamination or understanding hospitality finance, I believe every lesson is a chance to rise, just like a well-proofed dough.
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At the core of Flour & Vision is the idea that true growth comes when creativity meets clarity. I'm here to help your business or program bake its best version yet—through curriculum design, consulting, or one-on-one mentoring rooted in real-world culinary and baking wisdom.
Credentials
Certified Master Baker
Retail Bakers of America
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ServSafe Food Manager
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California Teaching Credential:
Hospitality, Tourism, Business
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Virginia Teaching License:
FACS - Culinary, Business, Interior Design
