Lune's Kate Reid — from the racetrack to the boulangerie

In the early 2000s, Kate Reid thought she had it all. She made it into her dream career, working as an aeronautical engineer for Williams’ Formula 1 team in the UK. But in the space of three years, her health nosedived, and was back on a plane to Australia to heal.

As part of her recovery, Kate took a chance and booked a one-way ticket to Paris. Within days, she found herself at a dial-up internet café the size of a broom closet, working up the courage to email a Boulanger for an apprenticeship — and luckily for Kate — he said yes.  

If it wasn’t for that moment, we might not have Lune — the bakery Kate created after her departure from the racetrack. Since its founding, its croissants have taken on a cult status, and now have their own cookbook, Croissants All Day, All Night.

Jonathan pays a visit to Kate’s workshop to see what all the hype is about.  

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This conversation briefly touches on an eating disorder. If you, or anyone you know is experiencing body image concerns or an eating disorder, you can call the Butterfly Foundation National Helpline on 1800 33 4673, email support@butterfly.org.au or chat online.