Guides For First Time Bakers And Novices
Everyone loves food, but not everyone loves cooking. Most of the people that claim to dislike cooking or be bad at cooking have simply never tried or been taught. One of my dearest friends grew up in a busy family, so no one ever had time to cook. They ate out every single day and the only thing in their fridge and cabinets was cereal, chips, and restaurant leftovers. At age nineteen, she had never so much as turned on an oven or made a batch of rice crispy treats. She claimed she had no desire to learn how to cook or bake, but one day I dragged her into my kitchen and showed her how to bake chocolate chip cookies. She then realized that when you know what you’re doing, baking is fun and fulfilling. After that, my friend went to culinary school and is currently working in a bakery. If she were here right now writing this, the best advice she could give a first time baker is, don’t be discouraged or embarrassed if you struggle at first. Find a close friend who is willing to help teach you the basics, choose your favorite treat, and start baking!