Deborah Carim

Deborah Carim found her culinary passion at a young age while growing up in Ohio. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and later a Master’s Degree from Youngstown State University. She worked as a Medical Social Worker for the Summit County Welfare Department and Mahoning County Easter Seal Society. She went on to establish a small private practice while also working at Trumbull County Family Court as a Psychology Assistant. Ms. Carim also attended Peter Kump’s Culinary School in New York City.

When Ms. Carim was presented with the opportunity to participate in “The Islips Feed the Southside Hospital Employees,” she decided to bake for the hospital staff as a way to make their day a little easier and to give back to her community. For eight weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ms. Carim baked and delivered thousands of crepes, tarts, scones, chocolate clusters, madeleines, mascarpone brownies, and many other amazing desserts.

All the cookies and cakes were heavily influenced by Ms. Carim’s love for French pastries. Her creations were a symbol of her love for her community, and an attempt to make the tough days for the healthcare professionals during the pandemic a little better. When asked for her reason to endeavor in baking for months, she said, “Every day, I see the healthcare workers go to the hospital while the rest of us quarantine at home. Their courage and strength of spirit is unmatchable and contagious. I like to do something to help them.”

Ms. Carim continues to give back to her community and has been holiday baking for the Center Point Church Food Pantry in Bay Shore. Christmas, Easter, and Mother’s Day saw thousands of those mascarpone brownies, chocolate chip madeleines, and lemon poppy seed pound cakes.

She is a 30-year resident of Bay Shore and is married to retired cardiologist, Dr. Goolam Carim, who enthusiastically supports her work to give back to her community through her culinary skills. Ms. Carim bakes with great love and compassion. She always strives to be innovative, yet stay true to her mission of giving back to her community through an unforgettable dessert experience.