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One of my many interests and hobbies in life is baking. It
is something that I have loved doing since before I can even remember. Spending
time with my grandmother in the kitchen as a child making cakes, cookies, and
various experimental creations (some of which turned out edible) are my fondest
memories. Now while I in no way consider myself to be an expert in the realm of
baking, I do enjoy it quite a bit and I believe it is a way for generations to
bond through creating and, most importantly, enjoying these sweet treats.
One day I hoped to be as blessed with talent as my
grandmother is in the kitchen; making all sorts of elaborate cookies and fruit
pies from scratch. But, I have at least found a few ways to somewhat live up to
her expectations, by cutting some corners and using store bought ingredients. I
realize that not all of us are Top Chefs and some may view the kitchen as a
foreign place, this is why I have decided to choose baking as my topic for the
semester. As college students and young
adults, learning how to not only cook but to bake is a useful skill that I
think everyone should have. I plan on putting together simple, beginner level
recipes that just about anyone can master, as well as some useful tips for new
cooks in the kitchen.
