I set out to learn how to bake three months ago, and it’s been a sweet road of cookies and cakes. There were delicious successes and spectacular failures. An interesting phenomenon is that I can’t make anything right the second time around. It’s a case of beginner’s luck, and I’m sick of it. Don’t get…
Category: Cooking/Baking
Baking Terminology and Techniques for Beginners
In my previous post, I discussed the importance of mise en place if you’re new to baking. It’s a concept I strongly recommend you adhere to wherever you are in your baking journey. I expanded on the first principle by saying that it’s important to understand the techniques and terminology stated in a recipe. Why…
Practical Baking Tips and Equipment for Beginners
Now that you know how I got into baking, let’s talk about some of the baking tips I follow to ensure an overall good baking experience. These are tips that I’ve gathered from some of the bakers I follow (Benjamin The Baker and Baker Bettie are two of my favorites). First Things First Before you…
Becoming a Baker: A Beginner’s Journey
I never dreamt of becoming a baker. I grew up hating all things involving the kitchen. Learning how to cook let alone bake was out of the question. By my early twenties, my outlook changed only as it pertained to a kitchen’s aesthetics. A kitchen island? Oh, I would love to have one if I…