I think I speak for all of us that you need to keep taking baking classes.
This paragraph made me laugh so hard!
"Feeling awkward. When it comes to handling dough, that is. Since I haven’t handled large quantities of dough before, it only makes sense that I don’t move confidently through this task. Still, nothing prepares you for the moment when your chef screams “EET’S A BABY!” from across the room, as if watching you manhandle baguette dough is actually causing him physical pain."
Reading this brought to mind a quote James Clear posted about mastery:
“Mastery is the best goal because the rich can't buy it, the impatient can't rush it, the privileged can't inherit it, and nobody can steal it. You can only earn it through hard work.”
Utterly delightful, Maddie. As much as I love a clean house, I still hate cleaning it more. I do it, because I have standards (and try not to grumble because it sucks...but I *get* to, right? LOL), so just know that when you want to grumble, I'm right beside you in spirit. xo
Maddie!!!! I am in literal TEARS laughing over this: Feeling awkward. When it comes to handling dough, that is. Since I haven’t handled large quantities of dough before, it only makes sense that I don’t move confidently through this task. Still, nothing prepares you for the moment when your chef screams “EET’S A BABY!” from across the room, as if watching you manhandle baguette dough is actually causing him physical pain.
Made my whole week! I'm obsessed with all of this and I'm telling you, this is a memoir plus book in the making!!! (and also a tv series). 💘
seriously, Maddie! those raisins are making me ridiculously hungry! and they look so pretty rolled up!! so, so glad you're finding your way in a team and that there's fun navigating all the new. i was laughing outloud imagining "eets a baby!" <3
I think I speak for all of us that you need to keep taking baking classes.
This paragraph made me laugh so hard!
"Feeling awkward. When it comes to handling dough, that is. Since I haven’t handled large quantities of dough before, it only makes sense that I don’t move confidently through this task. Still, nothing prepares you for the moment when your chef screams “EET’S A BABY!” from across the room, as if watching you manhandle baguette dough is actually causing him physical pain."
I'm on it 🫡 And I'm so glad this made you laugh!
Reading this brought to mind a quote James Clear posted about mastery:
“Mastery is the best goal because the rich can't buy it, the impatient can't rush it, the privileged can't inherit it, and nobody can steal it. You can only earn it through hard work.”
OOH. Putting this on a Post-It and sticking it to my mirror!
It’s a good one! ✨
Do you get to say “yes Chef” like in the TV shows? Or “Oui Chef” 🧑🍳
I say both of these things approximately 400 times per day 😂 It's like I'm a character on The Bear, and I adore it!
Utterly delightful, Maddie. As much as I love a clean house, I still hate cleaning it more. I do it, because I have standards (and try not to grumble because it sucks...but I *get* to, right? LOL), so just know that when you want to grumble, I'm right beside you in spirit. xo
We're on the same page there, friend! The only reason it's tolerable here is because a dozen other people are pitching in 😜
I swear that I can taste these pictures!!!
Maddie!!!! I am in literal TEARS laughing over this: Feeling awkward. When it comes to handling dough, that is. Since I haven’t handled large quantities of dough before, it only makes sense that I don’t move confidently through this task. Still, nothing prepares you for the moment when your chef screams “EET’S A BABY!” from across the room, as if watching you manhandle baguette dough is actually causing him physical pain.
Made my whole week! I'm obsessed with all of this and I'm telling you, this is a memoir plus book in the making!!! (and also a tv series). 💘
I’m dazzled! 🤩 🍮 🥐 🥖
Aww, Jolene! 💕
I want those pain au raisin!!!!
I wish I could mail one to you! 🥲
OMG, I lol'd imagining the French teacher realizing NOONE WAS QUALIFIED TO TAKE THE EXAM!!!! Definitely no participation trophies on this course!
No participation trophies = a clear cultural difference between France and America 😂
It's so much fun following along on this journey with you!! Truly so envious.
I'm so delighted to hear this, since my goal is make you feel like you stowed away in my suitcase!
seriously, Maddie! those raisins are making me ridiculously hungry! and they look so pretty rolled up!! so, so glad you're finding your way in a team and that there's fun navigating all the new. i was laughing outloud imagining "eets a baby!" <3
Thank you *so* much! I still cackle (and wince ever-so-slightly) whenever I remember this moment 😂