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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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