It is. And a wonderful place to learn how to bake many of the things they sell in the shops. If you ever come up North, put one of their shops on your places to visit. Harrogate being the most popular.
So true. Learning it seems to me is probably one of the greatest joys in life. I was only discussing with my 18 year old who says he is done with learning. I said ‘just you wait’. I remember feeling like that about school and then going back to study aged 27 and being surprised at how suddenly everything seemed fascinating!
There is always something that pings our brain into wanting to know more. I'm currently listening to a podcast called 'Short History of' and learning so much about world history. I keep looking for other cookery courses to join. But then we also have Substack with is a university in itself, most of it being free.
I love this! Never stop learning is something I taught my kids over the years (I homeschooled them from kindergarten to 12th grade). They used to roll their eyes but now that they are in their twenties, they understand.
As for me, I like to challenge myself to learn new skills in the kitchen by watching YouTube and, believe it or not, reading old cookbooks. I went on a tear two years ago and made a number of things that were scary to me (choux pastry had me terrified until I made it and then enjoyed the best eclairs in the world). Many recipes I found in an old Julia Child cookbook and some were inspired by GBBO. Lynn, I am inspired to take an in-person class now because of you! I think it would be fun.
Many recipes appear difficult but are actually easy to make once you have been taught how to make them correctly. A cookery book with good instructions, is really helpful, as are cookery school tutors. They are the ones who have honed their craft for many years. That's why I keep going back to Bettys. They feed you well, throughout the day too. Do take an in-person class. You get to meet some lovely people too.
Bread is such a broad subject with infinite varieties to make. Each country will have its own version, often of the same style and use of different flours.
Bettys Cookery School sounds like a wonderful place!
It is. And a wonderful place to learn how to bake many of the things they sell in the shops. If you ever come up North, put one of their shops on your places to visit. Harrogate being the most popular.
So true. Learning it seems to me is probably one of the greatest joys in life. I was only discussing with my 18 year old who says he is done with learning. I said ‘just you wait’. I remember feeling like that about school and then going back to study aged 27 and being surprised at how suddenly everything seemed fascinating!
There is always something that pings our brain into wanting to know more. I'm currently listening to a podcast called 'Short History of' and learning so much about world history. I keep looking for other cookery courses to join. But then we also have Substack with is a university in itself, most of it being free.
I love this! Never stop learning is something I taught my kids over the years (I homeschooled them from kindergarten to 12th grade). They used to roll their eyes but now that they are in their twenties, they understand.
As for me, I like to challenge myself to learn new skills in the kitchen by watching YouTube and, believe it or not, reading old cookbooks. I went on a tear two years ago and made a number of things that were scary to me (choux pastry had me terrified until I made it and then enjoyed the best eclairs in the world). Many recipes I found in an old Julia Child cookbook and some were inspired by GBBO. Lynn, I am inspired to take an in-person class now because of you! I think it would be fun.
Many recipes appear difficult but are actually easy to make once you have been taught how to make them correctly. A cookery book with good instructions, is really helpful, as are cookery school tutors. They are the ones who have honed their craft for many years. That's why I keep going back to Bettys. They feed you well, throughout the day too. Do take an in-person class. You get to meet some lovely people too.
How exciting! Looking forward to hearing more about your new baking travels ☺️
Baking travels. Another good idea. 😀
Ahh true, I was very envious when Martin Sorge wrote about his time in Germany. Would love to go on a bread odyssey to both Germany and Italy.
Bread is such a broad subject with infinite varieties to make. Each country will have its own version, often of the same style and use of different flours.