Bake, Frost, Eat

Some people have French fries for their comfort food. Others have ice cream, and still others just buy a huge bar of rich, creamy chocolate when they’re feeling down and out. As for me, I cheer myself up by buying two or three good cupcakes.

It is no secret that we live in a stressful world. If you’re not sleeping, you’re working. If you’re not working, you’re studying. If you’re not doing both, you’re going out of your mind with boredom. For a species that has been around for several thousands of years, humans still can’t seem to find the perfect balance between what s/he can do and what s/he wants to do. The result is stress and skyrocketing psychologist fees, to name a few.

The many cupcakes I have tried and liked over the years have one thing in common: the perfect blend of the frosting and the cupcake. I can almost feel myself salivating at the thought. For amateur bakers out there, remember that the frosting works if it compliments both the appearance and the flavor of the cupcake. The recipe for frosting is relatively simple: egg whites, sugar, and some water. The other flavorings that people put in are merely their own creations. Guests liked it, so it worked!

The next time you feel restless, try that therapeutic activity called baking. After that therapeutic activity, try another one: eating what you baked. I promise you that since you created it in accordance to the flavors you want, there is no greater joy than enjoying it after all your hard work.