Do you enjoy making all these pastries and meals because you have a passion for it or a curiosity to try something new.
Yeah, I do.
Maybe it's because, in my younger years, I was a Concierge and ate at gourmet restaurants frequently (for free most times). I admired dishes and took something away from each experience that I like to do for myself.
It's something that surprises people about me. When I meet someone new and they come to my home, they are always completely shocked at how 'domesticated' I am. I like cooking and cleaning because it's a great way for me to practice gratitude self-love and appreciation.
I love the aroma when baking and it makes my environment more cosy. I also cut back on ingredients, and I'm particular about the kinds of oils or butter used in most bakeries. At home I know exactly what I use:)))
I can understand how that must have sparked your interest for creating different meals and baking. But I know a someone who hated the experience when she was at a similar job, so I feel it could also be mostly passion you were born with.
Either way, it's beautiful. Eating right and feeling at peace with yourself and your environment. 🤗
Haha! Funny enough, when I was a teenager, my family thought I would never learn how to cook. I always told them, "From you can read, you can cook." It pays to get a few good recipes with photos for a foundation and understanding, and then I always add a personal twist:)))
Yeah, that personal twist is the secret ingredient. In my case, I kept saying that I hated cooking and so I was kept out of the kitchen. It was only later they realized that I said that cause somehow, I knew I'd be good at it and didn't want to be subjected to being the perpetual chef of the family.😄
Haha! I have a good imagination of what that could be like in your culture. I guess it's similar in Jamaica and some tasks get forced on you if people know your ability. I think most Africans (Nigerians, Kenyas, Ghanians) that I have encountered, are pretty good cooks. So, maybe more exposure to some of the best ingredients in places like the UK, would make you do magic:)))
Well then, I still have the phobia of cooking for large gatherings and all, but maybe if I had a wide range of good quality ingredients, the task wouldn't be so daunting. Thank you. 🤗
Haha! That's a different level.😳
I HATE that idea too. It's not easy cooking for large amounts of people in small confined kitchens.😆