Ariana Mishreki

Professor Knapp

Business 1

October 5, 2014

Why You Should Bake

What is baking?

◊ The art of baking refers to the

process of cooking foods, primarily

desserts, with direct heat from oven

How did it begin?

◊ Ancient Egyptians traces, 13th century

◊ Dried fruits, nuts, honey

◊ Preparation = far less advanced

The meaning behind Baking

◊ Common peace offering

◊ Gift

◊ Possible goods to be sold

◊ Trade

Most famous bakers

◊ Julia Child

◊ Paula Deen

◊ Duff Goldman

◊ Buddy Valastro

Their startup to fame

◊ Julia started as a spy

◊ Barely able to cook an egg or boil water

◊ Immediate inspiration to America and

France

◊ Likeability, personal connection, T.V.

Simplicity of baking

◊ Simple recipes, quick, feasible, local,

fresh

◊ Doesn’t have to be elaborate recipes,

complicated, solely French-themed

Reward of baking

◊ Brings others happiness and joy

◊ Long-term relationship impact

The gift of baking

◊ Far more personal than a gift-card

◊ Giving “love” to other’s through dessert

◊ One-of-a-kind

Peacefulness of baking

◊ Alone time

◊ Either quiet or with “Julie and Julia”

soundtrack

◊ Get away time from the outside world

◊ Relief of stress

◊ 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 = allows focus on receiver

rather than giver

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