Ive always loved food, and I've thought about what cooking means to me. I don't like to overintellectualize it. The physical act of cooking is a good kind of labor. I tend to prefer simple recipes that allow me to focus on this physical act (mixing, chopping, etc.) rather than the headwork of a complicated recipe. With this said, I am a tough critic: food should taste good, and technique does matter. I made this cake on a particularly stressful day when I spent the morning lying in bed, not wanting to deal with the source of stress. I pulled myself out and made this and a few other dishes. I'm trying to be better about not letting roadblocks incapacitate me emotionally, since it inhibits me from making progress on this path toward creative (and spiritual) recovery. Is food therapy? Maybe not, but it's a good distraction at least and keeps the body moving. #artist #art #creativity #mindfulness #meditation #creativity #creative #inspiration #motivation #cook #cooking #homemade #baking #cake #sweets #dessert #homecooking #bake #homebaking

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