Okay, I know I am not the only one who has started a baking spree while being locked in the house. To be honest, I have never been a great cook or baker. By the time I exert my energy into cooking, I have no interest in eating it when it is finished. But I could not pass up all the recipes I saw floating around the social media world.
I am pretty sure I began with banana bread. Shocking, I know. Cannot get any more basic. However, it turned out delicious and I started baking different variations. One of the best recipes I have found is in Chrissy Teigen’s cookbook called Cravings: Hungry for more. Here is a link to the recipe you should definitely try! https://www.popsugar.com/food/chrissy-iteigen-banana-bread-recipe-47365474
Sometimes I can feel myself getting anxious while baking. Just wanting to get through the steps and see the end result. I then force myself to slow down, go step by step, and measure out all the ingredients accurately. There is some relief knowing that the recipe is a form of structure. All you need to do is follow what the recipe says. And the best part is…the end result! Knowing you made it to the finish line with something to show for it. Sounds like such a small success, but I’ll take it.
One of the last desserts I made was Magnolia Bakery’s Original Banana Pudding. There are a few steps involved, but well worth it! Have you been baking anything lately? Let me know how it has helped you with your anxiety. And of course, any recipes are welcomed!
Keep it moving!
-CJS