Daring Bakers, The Leftover Queen’s Newest Challenge!
As if I haven’t challenged myself enough lately with food, I have decided to face one of my biggest fears in the foodie world: BAKING.
I am a cook – I eyeball everything. I don’t measure. As you all remember it was less than 2 weeks ago I was complaining about how I was having such trouble figuring out all the measurements for my upcoming class I am teaching.
So here’s a little known fact about the Leftover Queen. When I am afraid of something I go for it whole hog – as long as it won’t cause any bodily harm that is…
I was chronically afraid of dancing my whole life…so what did I do – enroll in bellydancing. I figured if I could perform in front of people, half-naked, DANCING, then I could find the courage to dance at a wedding or party. I ended up loving it!
So in the same spirit, I have become one of the new members of The Daring Bakers! I will challenge myself to work with flour and knead dough and all the things that freak me out about baking…who knows, just like bellydancing, I may end up loving it too! Stay Tuned…..
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arfi - June 3, 2007 at 4:37 am
Hi, Jenn!! I love both cooking and baking. The fact about cooking is that I can just throw whatever is reasonable in a pan, that’s it. But the art of baking is that you measure, you mix, you beat, you bake, and the results won’t be the same. It’s the challenge itself what it counts really. Great to know you.
The Leftover Queen - June 3, 2007 at 9:30 am
Hi Arfi, Thanks for stopping by! I am really looking forward to the challenges of baking!
Wendy - June 3, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Me too! My partner is the baker in our relationship. Despite this I have accepted my best friend’s invitation to make her wedding cake. No date set yet so plenty of (much needed) time for practice!
The Leftover Queen - June 3, 2007 at 12:37 pm
That is so funny Wendy! I am so glad I am not the only one! Congrats on the wedding cake – what a wonderful challenge!
Arlene - June 3, 2007 at 3:47 pm
Good for you!! Three big cheers!!! I predict you will conquer baking and love it just like I do, especially when you know you can then EAT all of the wonderful treats, too.
Mom
Rose - June 3, 2007 at 3:50 pm
This should be great! When it comes to baking, I tend to keep it simple. I have spent an entire day making some confection, only to watch my guests gobble it down without so much as a moment of silence for my sacrifice, and that just sooooo annoys me. 😀
Can’t wait for the first report!
Katiez - June 3, 2007 at 3:59 pm
I want to see the belly dancing…
The Leftover Queen - June 3, 2007 at 5:09 pm
Thanks Mom! Hope I can be as good a baker as you! And have the patience!
Rose! I like to keep things simple too, both in food and baking. Greatness does not have to be complicated. I ‘ll keep you all updated!
Katiez….that’s gonna have to be a whole other blog! 😉
Cris - June 4, 2007 at 8:12 pm
Congratulations! You sure will do great, we can tell from your recipes, you really have a way with cooking and now baking!
The Leftover Queen - June 4, 2007 at 9:15 pm
Thanks Cris! I really need encouragement for the baking part! But I am looking forward to doing this month’s challenge!