The HomeStretch...

As the semester comes to a close, times are hectic for everyone. As a result, I have had barely enough time to eat, let alone time to bake cookies. Strangely, I've kind of missed the baking. Who'd a thunk it?? However, tomorrow I will have time to bake that final batch before the end of the semester. This is an important batch because I will be sharing these cookies with my classmates. I'm a little nervous. However, I know that if I focus on what I'm doing and pay attention to my measurements they will turn out fine...hopefully!

Rubbing off...

I suppose that learning how to bake The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie has given me a certain amount of confidence. Recently, i have found myself trying out other recipes that I would usually not even think about attempting. For instance, this past weekend I made a coconut pie (from scratch!!) and a Strawberry--and get this--TWO layer cake. Granted, the cake was out of a box and the icing out of a jar, but it was still a big hit on my family's dessert table at Easter lunch. I think that learning how to follow the recipe for the cookies and learning about how important it is to be precise when baking has not only given me confidence, but it has also helped me learn how to enjoy baking.

Batch 2 & The Co-Workers...

My co-workers were a little more helpful in giving me some constructive criticism than my neighbors. In fact, it was interesting that one of them was actually able to pick out the fact that I had used more salt this time than last time. As a result, she suggested that the cookies would be better with less salt. Another person suggested that I use more chocolate chips and less "cookie" because she just really likes chocolate. A very valid point! However, she did admit that this suggestion was based more on her individual preference which I should take with a grain of salt (hahaha) since she is a self-professed Choc-a-holic.

Overall, I found these comments very helpful, especially about using less salt, and I plan to take them into consideration when baking Batch 3!

Batch 2 & The Neighbors...

Well, the cookies were a big hit...again...with my neigbors. I'm not sure how much this has to do with the how good the cookies really were or because they were just so glad to have something homemade given to them. Either way, they gobbled them up and even offered to pay for the next batch! Does this mean that my cookies are of the quality that would allow me the chance at an entrepreneurial endeavor?!?!?!? I really don't think so!! However, the compliment was greatly appreciated and motivation for making the next batch.

I haven't been back to work to hear the comments from my fellow co-workers but never fear...you will be the first to know as soon as I do!