Brie’s Baking Journey: Not Always Smooth, But It’s OK
Brie has been experimenting with food rather frequently in the past weeks.
I’ve made short clips of the process and shared them on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/user/oureverydaythings
Now.
Has it always been smooth and easy for her?
Of course not.
Other than those successful few, there are many failed attempts, too.
Too much apple cider vinegar, yeasts not ‘working’, dough not rising, flat whipping cream, etc.
Oh, also the many moody days when Brie wanted to make something but refused to get the flour (because she somehow can’t find them), feeling too lazy to read the recipe in detail (which led to failed result), etc.
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“When that happened, did you get the flour for her?”, you may ask.
The answer is no.
I’d usually share with her these reminders (some or all, depending on the situation)
– Part and parcel of baking is preparing the ingredients well and reading the recipe thoroughly.
– Grumbling does not help, and if you are tired, you can get some rest first, wake up and continue baking if you wish.
– Cleaning up the kitchen top and sink afterwards also need to be done by the baker. Do not “expect” others to wash everything for you.
– Make small portions first. If it turns out nice, then you can always make them again.-
If you fail, it is okay. Try again.
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Guiding and encouraging her, appreciating her efforts, directing and correcting her attitude of the heart, need loads of patience on my side, which does not come “naturally” every day (God, help me)
But.I must say I feel grateful, that as Brie embarks on her learning journey, I too learn a lot along the way.
Shaped and corrected.
