Each time a new year arrives, I get a giddy feeling in my stomach when imagining how many new treats I’ll be baking. I scroll through my Pinterest every January and plan a baking schedule for each month of the year; baking is my comfort zone and I find so much joy in trying new recipes. As someone with a slight baking obsession, I love a good theme — from St. Patrick’s Day muffins complete with a shiny gold coin, to a Queen of Hearts two-layer cake. It’s so satisfying to experiment with a visual theme and bring it to life.
Despite how excited I am to bake, I tend to get easily discouraged by something going wrong in my process. Baking is an intricate skill, and I’ve learned how tricky it can be to master. Over time, it has repeatedly taught me how to be more patient with myself and to not give up, no matter how frustrating it can be. To my fellow bakers and non-bakers alike: trust the process, don’t be too hard on yourself, and remember that perfection takes time.
Veronica is a Staff Writer at The Cascade. She loves to travel and explore new places, no matter how big or small. She is in her second year at UFV, pursuing the study of Creative
Writing.
