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Jolene Handy's avatar

You’ve taken us with you every step of the way, Maddie, and it’s been beautiful, delicious and inspiring! ❤️

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Maddie Burton's avatar

Thank you, Jolene! ❤️

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Chris Anselmo's avatar

I can't believe your class is over! I ate so many vicarious carbs. I'm so proud of you for taking this step, and for everything you've accomplished, and still have left to accomplish.

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Maddie Burton's avatar

Chris, you're going to make me cry! It was an experience that brought me way outside of my comfort zone, and I drew on so many of the lessons you've shared in your own writing these last few years. Cheers to us (the masters of change), my friend! Sending a big virtual hug your way. ❤️

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Amelia Wilson's avatar

you learned SO much in such a short time - what an experience! and I've just had breakfast but my mouth is WATERING!

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Maddie Burton's avatar

🥹💕

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Susan Shapiro's avatar

Miss you bunches!! Come visit us in Honeoye!!

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Maddie Burton's avatar

🏃🏻‍♀️💨

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Erin Henderson's avatar

Wow! And just like that… congratulations on three months of hard work. The best is yet to come!

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Maddie Burton's avatar

The best will come when we're together in Paris, my friend—however briefly! Thank you so much 🥹

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Erin Henderson's avatar

I. Can’t. Wait. 🥐

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Brenna's avatar

So cool you'll be staying for an internship!!!

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Maddie Burton's avatar

Thank you so much, Brenna! You are absolutely my inspiration. 🥰

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Jenovia 🕸️'s avatar

WOW WOW WOW!!! Kugelhopf! What a fun word to say! These past three months have been the highlight of my newsletter reading life. Thank you so much for bringing us along! The amount that you’ve learned, the skills you’ve acquired…incredible! I’m so wildly proud of you and your adventure loving spirit. So so glad you decided to reach for the stars and apply to your dream bakeries!!!! Seething with anticipation to find out what’s next on your bakery adventures 🤩🤩🤩

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Maddie Burton's avatar

As you already know, my time abroad wouldn't have been nearly as fabulous without your expert guidance, my friend. Even without being there in person (though: how I wish you could have been!!), you added *so* much to my experience abroad. I owe you everything for that!

And as much as you're rooting for me on my next adventure, I'm rooting for you on yours, too. Biggest hugs, Jenovia ❤️

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civil winters's avatar

ah! congratulations, and best wishes on your exam! I have to go back a few newsletters to catch up to today, but I can feel the sweetness and warmth of your last classes here! let's go, indeed! *cue another fist bump to the air*

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Maddie Burton's avatar

*returns the fist bump* Thank you so, so much for your support! There were a head-spinning amount of newsletters these last few months, it's honestly amazing y'all stuck around 😂

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Jimmy Lee's avatar

Wow, c’est l’heure déjà? (It’s time already?) Thanks so much Maddie for sharing your baking school diaries/ experience with us, I’ve enjoyed every single one of your weekly editions the last few months! It felt like we were transported to this magical behind-the-scenes world of French bakery à Paris with you! It brought me so many great memories of the viennoiseries, but also learned so much about the proofing process, the mindblowing amount of different types of bread. Hope the experience was amazing for you! All the best with your next steps (that you’ll share with us soon) Bonne courage!!! Last but not least, I’m super glad you got to try, serendipitously, la galette des rois hahaha what did you think of it?

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Maddie Burton's avatar

I adored my totally unseasonal galette des rois! 😂 I'm so glad I got to try one after we traded notes about it, and I heard your effusive praise. It didn't let me down!

Thank you so, so much for following along and enjoying this journey vicariously. It means the world to me knowing that you got so much from my writing and vlogging!

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Skylar Renslow's avatar

loved the whole journey, can't wait to see what's next!

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Maddie Burton's avatar

From the king of incredible journeys himself...this means so much, Skylar! Thank you 🤗

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Kim Van Bruggen's avatar

Wow! Congratulations Maddie. Is your internship still somewhere in France? Or can it be anywhere?

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Maddie Burton's avatar

Thank you so much, my friend! It can be anywhere in the world, but I'll definitely be returning to France! Hopefully I'll be returning with more language skills under my belt...to be continued 😂

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Susan Shapiro's avatar

Rumor has it that you are state-side. For how long??

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Maddie Burton's avatar

Susan! ❤️ I'll be here until mid-August! It's so lovely to be back. Sending you and Rob the absolute biggest hugs, per usual!

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Lily's avatar

Thanks for sharing your journey with us!

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Maddie Burton's avatar

Thanks for being here, Lily! ❤️

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Valérie's avatar

Congratulations !! Good luck in this new adventure

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Maddie Burton's avatar

Thank you so much, Valérie! ❤️

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Kate McDermott's avatar

What an amazing experience this has been for you, Maddie, and now on to the next chapter of your journey. I couldn’t be more pleased and proud. And can’t wait to hear about those kouign-amann. 😉

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Maddie Burton's avatar

You've been the biggest source of support and joy these last few months, Kate! Thank you so much. Raising a virtual, gluten free kouign-amann in your honor ❤️

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Kate McDermott's avatar

🩷😊🩷

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