Ariana Mishreki

Professor Knapp

Business 1

November 2, 2014

Why You Should Bake

What is Baking?

◊ The art of baking

◊ Cooking foods, primarily desserts

◊ Direct heat from oven

◊ Mostly sweet foods vs. savory

◊ Careful and constant rotation in oven

How Did it Begin?

◊ Ancient Egyptians, 13th century

◊ Dried fruits, nuts and honey

◊ Lack of advanced machinery

◊ Preparation : far less advanced

◊ Far less richer and denser

Meaning Behind Baking

◊ Common peace offering

◊ Gift to loved one

◊ Possible goods to be sold

◊ Trade with fellow country

◊ “Inventory” for company

Most Famous Bakers

◊ Julia Child

◊ Paula Deen

◊ Duff Goldman

◊ Buddy Valastro

◊ Laura Vitale

Their Startup to Fame

◊ Julia started as a spy

◊ Barely able to cook egg/water

◊ Immediate inspiration to America and France

◊ Likeability, personal connection, T.V.

◊ True talent and willingness to learn

Simplicity of Baking

◊ Simple recipes, quick, feasible, local, fresh

◊ Elaborate or intricate recipes unnecessary

◊ Don’t specify certain genre; “theme”

◊ Less ingredients : more powerful flavor

◊ Self-taught vs. culinary school

Reward of Baking

◊ Brings others happiness and joy

◊ Long-term relationship impact

◊ Lasting impression on “customer”

◊ Selfless-ness through serving others

◊ Expression of creativity and imagination

Gift of Baking

◊ Far more personal than a gift-card

◊ Giving “love” to other’s through dessert

◊ One-of-a-kind/customary

◊ Edible : far more memorable

◊ Bakeries convey personal, intimate feeling

Peacefulness of Baking

◊ Alone time

◊ Quiet or with “Julie and Julia” soundtrack

◊ Get-away time from outside world

◊ Relief of stress/anxiety/frustration

◊ Some it’s ‘gym’, me = kitchen

Ultimate Benefits of Baking

◊ Bless others with gift He has given

◊ Use hands to create something love-poured

◊ Selfless act = focus on receiver vs. giver

◊ Release stress or tension

◊ Express creative or imaginative streak

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