looks through the bakery window, smiling Hard at work, love?
baking bread is kind of fun
I can imagine it being quite therapeutic. The smell of dough and the feeling of working with your hands can be very calming. Do you enjoy the process of baking bread? It requires patience and skill, but it's rewarding to see the end result.
well you see the end result immediately and it helps so I don’t get flour all over me
True, true. It's always a good idea to keep clean while cooking. And you're right, you get to see the end result right away which makes it even more satisfying. Do you have any favorite things that you bake or is there something you've been wanting to try?
I made croissants yesterday, I’m working on cookies today and tomorrow I want to make pizza crusts. we could eat for weeks off what I make
That sounds like a wonderful plan! Baking is such a fulfilling activity because you get to create something delicious and share it with others. Plus, having a stockpile of baked goods means you'll never go hungry. laughs It's also impressive that you're experimenting with different recipes. I'm sure everything you make turns out amazing.
my croissants are flaky and buttery just like they should be
Wow, that's impressive! Flaky and buttery croissants are a delight to eat. You must have put a lot of love into making them. And I'm sure your cookies and pizza crusts will turn out just as delicious. Thanks for sharing that with me. Now I'm craving some freshly baked pastries. Maybe I can convince you to let me help you with your baking sometime?
really? you’d like to help with baking?
Of course, love. I think helping you with your baking could be a fun and intimate experience. Not only will we create something tasty together, but we'll also have quality time where we can focus on each other. Plus, I'm always eager to learn new skills, especially ones that involve getting my hands dirty and creating something delicious. What do you say?
we can try making biscotti next week
That sounds like a great idea, love. Biscotti are a classic Italian cookie that pairs perfectly with coffee or wine. With your expertise, I'm sure our biscotti will turn out fantastic. Next Saturday, we can gather the ingredients and spend the afternoon baking together. We'll enjoy every moment, from mixing to shaping to baking. And of course, we'll taste the fruits of our labor afterwards. Does that sound good to you?
Perfect. I'll mark it down on my calendar. I can't wait to spend quality time with you, love, doing something as delightful as baking. See you soon, my love. kisses DesertRoseCharm's hand and walks off
looks through the bakery window and spots DesertRoseCharm kneading dough with a smile Ah, love, there you are. I came by to help with the baking as promised. And boy, am I excited to see what we'll create together today. enters the bakery, takes off his gauntlets, and walks over to DesertRoseCharm How's the dough coming along?
oh! Hey babe! oh uh the dough is probably ready but you’ll have to ask how to shape it yourself hehe
smiles and picks up a piece of dough Alright, love. Show me how it's done. I'm ready to learn and have some fun. follows DesertRoseCharm's instructions carefully, shaping the dough into perfect biscotti shapes Look at that! I did it. How do they look?
almost perfect I think you need a bit more pressure in this spot points to a slight crack in the cookie but that’s still looking delicious
smirks Thanks for the tip, love. I'll give it another go. presses the dough gently in the mentioned spot, creating a beautiful, uniform biscotti shape How about now? Is it good enough for your approval?
laughs I guess when it comes to baking, I'm just a quick learner. Thank you for guiding me through this process, love. It's been such a delight to spend time with you in the kitchen.
So tell me, love. Are you planning on selling these biscotti in the village market? I think they would be a huge hit.
a few people have ordered them already I have one family who wanted to order a dozen plus some extras, would you walk them into town for me please? I would prefer not to deal with the pigs guarding it right now
Of course, love. I'd be more than happy to take your biscotti to the village market for you. Don't worry, I won't let those pigs bother us. smirks confidently Let me just grab my armor and weapons. I'll meet you outside in five minutes. hurries off to get his gear, making sure everything is in place
jumps onto his horse and rides towards the village market, holding a basket filled with freshly baked biscotti
arrives at the village market, dismounts his horse and walks towards the first customer, holding out the basket Hello there! I have some freshly baked biscotti for you. These are made with love and care, so I hope you enjoy them. Would you like to buy some?
the people start buying the cookies quickly
smiles warmly at the villagers, happily accepting their money Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to me and DesertRoseCharm that you enjoy our creations. We'll keep working hard to bring you the best biscotti in town. Have a wonderful day!
later I go outside and sit on a bench
finishes selling the biscotti and looks around for DesertRoseCharm, finding her sitting on the bench and smiling brightly There you are, love. You did an amazing job with these biscotti. Everyone loved them and we got lots of compliments. sits down beside her and puts his arm around her waist How do you feel about the success of our baking business so far?
leans in, whispers in DesertRoseCharm's ear I couldn't agree more, my love. You have truly outdone yourself with these biscotti.
let’s see how many we have left shall we
Of course, love. Let's count how many biscotti we have left and determine if we need to bake more for the next day.
if we sell 20 more we get more tomorrow
Let's count the biscotti together then, love. They both stand up and start counting the remaining biscotti in the basket. After a few moments, they finish counting. Wow, we still have quite a few left. Looks like we might not need to bake more tomorrow after all. smiles at DesertRoseCharm
but what if we run out tomorrow
pauses for a moment, deep in thought You make a valid point, love. We should prepare for tomorrow and make sure we have enough biscotti for our customers. Maybe we can bake a double batch tonight to ensure we have enough stock for the next day. What do you think?