Creativity at Play

Exploration into Making and Baking Tarts: Recipe from The Messy Baker cookbook/baking book, pg. 138, look under the Sloppy Section of the book While I did it. Finally I began my foray from cakes and cookies to pastry making starting with tarts. Although for my first recipe -Raspberry Butter tarts- I went with store bought pastry shells being shore on time, and a little intimidated on the process. Next time though I'll try it out. Anyways, they were delicious and the recipe was surprisingly easy to follow.  I've already decided it's one I would make again! (More on my thoughts, and review of this in another post) There is however an important lesson I'll share out of this experience and that is in baking patience is a key ingredient/step to follow. No matter how delicious they are smelling or impatient we may be if you want successful tarts or anything else it's best to wait . Now this has never been my strong suit with anything- waiting for Christmas, f

The creative's difference between pastels, baking and knitting- a brief run down-. Have I mentioned how much I am enjoying playing around with pastels and getting comfortable with them... probably not since March technically started last week but settled into a good knitting routine and winding down for my "almost" baking break I decided to dive right into the medium only in preparation for March (in case it took me more time to adjust/get used to this part of the challenge.  This is a first experimentation draft using colours called "Stained Glass"©, Done: March 3, 2017 from this I got the idea So I've been trying my hand at this technique-  since February 14th- but heck! it's my challenge so why not. I must admit that before beginning I was quite intimidated with the prospect of having to learn this art. Which might have had something to do why it was third on the list. After all I always enjoy it from afar, appreciating others talents, an

A More Comprehension Observation and Plan on How I'm Tackling It:  Well guys, earlier on I mentioned that I'd come up with a loose plan to make March successful and one part was continuing to be open during this process of learning and experimenting with a new medium, much like I've been for baking and knitting. Although this time around I'm more prepared, with two months behind me of this challenge and entering into a third everything has been turning out great- I haven't given up yet, all baking has turned out delicious, the knitting has come along (I continue to learn and learned so much from this experience) and have even embraced imperfection. I still try my best but don't get too discouraged if it doesn't always turn out perfectly, I'm happy just to finish it or learn from it. The Plan: Step 1 (paired with above):  Pre-entering February I've been testing out my pastel prowess, doing different shapes and sizes, concepts and techniques. J