Well this looks delicious Victoria! It reminded me of when my nan would bake and give me the spoon to lick, I still love raw cake mix to this day 🤭 I took enjoy baking but I wouldn't say I'm very good at it, I'd like to get better though. You've made me want to fire up the mixer and bake some cupcakes.
Crepes! Once I got a hang of the pouring/twirling bit, AND got a French steel crepe pan, mak8ng the became easy, pleasurable, and immensely satisfying, These days, I add a cup of a sourdough starter discard to my basic recipe, which gives them a more complex flavor. Once done, I often just sprinkle some chocolate chips, add few orange segments, and call it lunch. 😄
I am definitely not a baker, nor have I ever wanted to be. But, your entire piece of writing on mindful baking here has sparked something within me that has been dormant for my entire life. I’m not saying that I’ll suddenly become a baker, but I just may experiment with incorporating it into my mindful practices this spring. There is a spark within me, memories flooding back of tastes that remind me of my grandmas. Thank you for this, my friend. ❤️
I am now planning a lemon cake for this weekend! 🍋
What a beautiful cake! And yes, I love to bake and I often return to a banana bread and a carrot cake. Maybe just the simplicity… For me baking is also about being and feeling at home, a cozy ritual…
Lemon with elderflower sounds like the perfect combination! And I think you nailed exactly why I love baking so much. It really is a sacred task that requires mindfulness. Love it!
Beautifully written. I now feel inspired to uplevel my baking skills and I love the idea of adding your own helping of something to a well trusted recipe.
As you can imagine, I nodded vigorously as I read this! Baking, and cooking generally has always been a bit of an escape for me, and the kitchen (so long as I’m left in peace!), a place of sanctuary ✨
I had a sneaking suspicion this might be right up your street! I'm glad there are more of us out there who find our sanctuary at home and in cooking/baking.
Funnily enough, lemon drizzle is a staple cake for birthdays or celebrations at my work - there’s a genuine excitement for a piece of lemon drizzle cake! Great article spotlighting a skilled art.x
Of cakes a simple sponge cake with whipped cream and strawberries always brings joy. Cheesecake is always welcome. Cinnamon rolls have a special place in my family.
Well this looks delicious Victoria! It reminded me of when my nan would bake and give me the spoon to lick, I still love raw cake mix to this day 🤭 I took enjoy baking but I wouldn't say I'm very good at it, I'd like to get better though. You've made me want to fire up the mixer and bake some cupcakes.
I hope you do! It’s a great way to spend a sunny weekend morning. ☺️ I love raw cake mix too, sometimes more than the finished cake. 😂
Yes, me too haha!
Crepes! Once I got a hang of the pouring/twirling bit, AND got a French steel crepe pan, mak8ng the became easy, pleasurable, and immensely satisfying, These days, I add a cup of a sourdough starter discard to my basic recipe, which gives them a more complex flavor. Once done, I often just sprinkle some chocolate chips, add few orange segments, and call it lunch. 😄
I love crepes! This sounds absolutely delicious. 😋
I am definitely not a baker, nor have I ever wanted to be. But, your entire piece of writing on mindful baking here has sparked something within me that has been dormant for my entire life. I’m not saying that I’ll suddenly become a baker, but I just may experiment with incorporating it into my mindful practices this spring. There is a spark within me, memories flooding back of tastes that remind me of my grandmas. Thank you for this, my friend. ❤️
I am now planning a lemon cake for this weekend! 🍋
Let me know how you get on with it. I wish you a peaceful, mindful weekend of trying out a new skill (and enjoying the end results!) ☺️ x
I’ve made my list of ingredients and will be baking on Saturday morning!
Such a beautiful post for Spring! Baking is creating and brings such joy ✨
I couldn't agree more, Clare!
What a beautiful cake! And yes, I love to bake and I often return to a banana bread and a carrot cake. Maybe just the simplicity… For me baking is also about being and feeling at home, a cozy ritual…
Yes - there is so much homeliness that is caught up in baking too. I love the sound of both your comfort bakes. :)
Lemon with elderflower sounds like the perfect combination! And I think you nailed exactly why I love baking so much. It really is a sacred task that requires mindfulness. Love it!
Exactly this - the sense of nourishment and of creation is also so special.
Beautifully written. I now feel inspired to uplevel my baking skills and I love the idea of adding your own helping of something to a well trusted recipe.
It's a great way to make something feel like it's 'yours' rather than just copying it out of a book (although that is fine too!)
As you can imagine, I nodded vigorously as I read this! Baking, and cooking generally has always been a bit of an escape for me, and the kitchen (so long as I’m left in peace!), a place of sanctuary ✨
I had a sneaking suspicion this might be right up your street! I'm glad there are more of us out there who find our sanctuary at home and in cooking/baking.
I love baking .. and totally agree that it's such a mindful, relaxing activity. Baking with my little granddaughter is especially rewarding.
It's such a fun activity to do with little ones - watching them learn while having fun is a joy. :)
Funnily enough, lemon drizzle is a staple cake for birthdays or celebrations at my work - there’s a genuine excitement for a piece of lemon drizzle cake! Great article spotlighting a skilled art.x
Your work has great taste! 😂 Lemon drizzle is just such a great cake. x
Baking has an important role in my life. Cakes are so much more than sweet treats.
What is your favourite thing to bake, Terje? And I agree about them being so much more than sweet treats!
Of cakes a simple sponge cake with whipped cream and strawberries always brings joy. Cheesecake is always welcome. Cinnamon rolls have a special place in my family.
My husband loves cinnamon rolls too. I’m more of a cardamom girl myself. ☺️