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.