I love baking. A big part of that enjoyment is the analysis and thinking about what I’ve made and how it could be done differently and better. Of course, I love eating what I produce, too, but really I like to learn how to make things better and better.

Some people think that this analysis takes away from the enjoyment of the effort and product, but for me the analysis is part of the enjoyment and takes away nothing. Yes, I’m thinking about ways that something can be better, but for me this is a positive and hopeful process, and in no way is it negative or discouraging.

I can happily scarf down a croissant (or two!) while making a long mental list of all the things I want to try to do better with the next batch. Most people will want to just enjoy the croissants without the analysis. A very few people might want to think about these things with me. This blog is for us.