Why - do I have to follow directions?

[JustJoel]

You can improvise to an extent in baking, once you understand the rules.

Just like actors in a scripted drama sometimes have a little leeway with their dialogue sometimes. But you can’t go off-script (that would the rules).

 

[Kayelle]

I’ve always thought of cooking as an improv show, and baking as a scripted drama.

That's a quote I'll steal and use....good one!

 

[JustJoel]

That's a quote I'll steal and use....good one!

Thanks! You’re most welcome to use it!

 

[CWS4322]

I improvise all the time at home. When I worked developing and testing recipes, every thing was weighed or measured and each step captured so others could recreate the dishes in their kitchens. When cooking at home, I don't use recipes, I figure out the flavour profile and work from there. I taste what i am making constantly. It works for me.

 

[Semon]

[FONT=&quot]I had some grand parents that never measured much mostly just scoop it in and get it on or in the stove and it was some of the best food I have ever ate.
My grandmother did a lot of cooking on a wood stove at home and during the summer head cook at a resort. I only wish I had paid more attention when they were still around. Every thing from soup to caramel rolls to soup.[/FONT]