Breana McIntosh

Culinary creator and food expert blending technical skill with research-driven exploration. Specializes in recipe development, flavor innovation, and ingredient behavior analysis, supported by strong abilities in food styling, photography, and visual storytelling. Combines formal culinary training with a psychology-informed understanding of how people connect with food, creating experiences that are both creatively compelling and grounded in consumer insight.

Home Chef/Baker & Founder Bre's Test Kitchen - August 2024 to Present

-Develop and test original recipes with a focus on creative flavor combinations and high-quality small-batch production.

• Conduct food research exploring culinary techniques, ingredient behavior, and emerging flavor trends.
• Produce a variety of baked goods with consistency, precision, and strong attention to detail.
• Manage brand development, including product styling, storytelling, and visual presentation.
• Photograph baked goods and culinary projects to showcase products with strong aesthetic appeal.
• Create and curate social media content highlighting recipes, seasonal offerings, and behind-the-scenes processes.
• Oversee kitchen operations, ingredient sourcing, and quality control.
• Craft engaging, design-driven culinary experiences that emphasize imagination and craftsmanship.

The Culinary Institute of America - Culinary Arts The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Culinary Arts

Westminster College - Psychology