Practice Makes Perfect

My mother always used to say this, and it is certainly true when it comes to baking: even if you mess up every now and then, it’s okay. Mistakes may not always be pretty, but they often taste delicious. Whenever you learn a new craft, there will be a learning curve. Take notes and learn from your mistakes. Have fun, and keep smiling along the way, and I promise you will get better every time.

There are many variables to be aware of in baking, but don’t let that scare you. One of the things I love most about baking, for example, is the challenge of having to figure things out day after day based on the weather. If it’s a hot and humid Savannah day, I know I will have to play some tricks to get my meringues to have perfect peaks. And if it’s a really hot day, I may decide not to make chocolates at all and opt for ice cream sammies instead. The more you bake, the more you will learn.