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My grandma said my pie crust was 'too perfect' and it made me stop trying so hard
She told me her best pies always had a few cracks and a little extra flour on the bottom. I realized I've been stressing over every tiny flaw instead of just enjoying the baking. Has anyone else had a 'fail' that turned out to be a win?
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marktorres8d ago
Remember the best meals are eaten, not photographed.
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sarah2688d ago
Funny how the wisest advice often comes from grandmas. I used to get so upset if my bread didn't have that perfect, smooth top. Then one batch came out looking all lumpy and weird. That was the softest, best-tasting loaf I ever made. The quest for a flawless look was actually making the food worse. Now I aim for "good enough" and the results are always better, and the whole process is a lot more fun.
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