So after a few attempts on those courses that I chose, I gave up and asked around for a suitable course for me instead. It was quite inappropriate because I am supposed to decide for myself, but I was really desperate and frustrated with everything. In the end, I listened to someone's advice and chose this course that I'm taking now. Well, I decided to listen to that advice because I do love pastry!
To tell frankly I'm not a person who goes to the kitchen often (if you get what I mean), until one day in year 2005. The mother of a friend of mine baked a type of 'cake' which she calls as Kek Batik. I never knew about Kek Batik before that, so I was surprised to know that this 'cake' was made by using Marie Biscuits instead of flour. So I asked for the recipe and she told me how to bake it. I went home and couldnt stop the burning desire inside of me to bake this Kek Batik. I think I bought all the ingredients needed the day after and started to bake on that same day.
~Kek Batik~
~Marie Biscuit~Since then, I never stop baking. I tried to bake Kek Batik again several times, just so that I can remember the steps and improve myself at the same time. Even my mum who never really bakes, suddenly got the interest to try out the recipe herself. Haha. So far I've tried to bake Kek Batik, Kuih Makmur, Choc Chips, Gingerbread (in the shape of star), sponge cake, vanilla cake and... that's all, I think? Hehe. But I am still not very good in baking yet as I do not practise as often. My cream and wordings (on top of the cake) suck. And I dont have the proper utensils to prepare the ingredients. *sigh* Yeah, it is difficult when you dont have the right utensils, but I guess at least I'm proud cuz I still manage to bake something edible using the improper utensils and learnt something and gained experience from there. =)
Besides that I love pastry because it is not just about the food, but it is also about art. Though I am not an art student, but I like everything beautiful. And I'm not a very creative person, but I love doing artwork. =) I don't really know the art of pastry and yet I admire those who can create a very beautiful masterpiece. But I dont want to just admire those beautiful masterpieces, I want to learn how to do that and create my own masterpiece. I hope I can. =)
