In many ways, Melanie Pong’s career trajectory has truly come full circle. A graduate of food science and nutrition, Pong’s first job actually involved researching and developing cake mixes and yeast!
Over time, she deviated from the food path after developing a blossoming interest in floral design and calligraphy. A few years ago, she started a successful online floral business. But her love of food remained and Pong set aside some space in her floral studio, with the idea of one day opening a café.
