When you think you already know...

@EMbakes (1142)
Philippines
September 19, 2016 7:32am CST
I enrolled in a baking school a year ago. I was able to put up my own little business and even joined competitions and won. I am confident enough to say that I already found my passion in baking. Unfortunately, few days ago, I baked a cake. I know in my heart that the ingredients are measured precisely and everything is well incorporated. Then came the slicing of the cake. The frosting was grainy. I was so embarrassed. I did try smiling in front of the guests, but I felt so upset. Have you encountered that kind of situation wherein you think you already know everything but then end up failing? It s*cks!
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6 responses
Tokz
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
19 Sep 16
Maybe you are stressed that's why you think it's all equal but it's not ,next time relax in what you are doing
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emelsmarie
@EMbakes (1142)
• Philippines
19 Sep 16
That's the thing about me. When I get too excited or nervous, I instantly become clumsy.
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Tokz
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
19 Sep 16
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Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
19 Sep 16
I am so sorry to hear that. That is one of the things that stresses me out about cooking for others. I am always worried that it won't be perfect.
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emelsmarie
@EMbakes (1142)
• Philippines
19 Sep 16
At times, when we're worried about certain stuffs, it tends to come out perfectly, but then when we're already confident enough, most likely, we end up messing up.
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Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
19 Sep 16
@EMbakes That seems to be how it works.
rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
20 Sep 16
How come it was like that ? Oh that is embarrassing indeed , but it's understandable . Everyone commits a mistake and maybe you forgot to measure well one of the ingredients .
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emelsmarie
@EMbakes (1142)
• Philippines
21 Sep 16
I don't know what happened. It's frustrating.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
21 Sep 16
@EMbakes Anyway, it's done . So what did you do to cover the embarrassment ?
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emelsmarie
@EMbakes (1142)
• Philippines
21 Sep 16
@SIMPLYD I just simply apologised.
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hereandthere
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
19 Sep 16
but the rest of the cake was okay in terms of texture and taste? then it's still more than okay for me since it was baked from scratch for my visit.
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hereandthere
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
19 Sep 16
@EMbakes so what kind of cake was it? did your guests notice anything?
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emelsmarie
@EMbakes (1142)
• Philippines
19 Sep 16
@hereandthere Butter cake. They weren't able to finish eating even the single slice.
emelsmarie
@EMbakes (1142)
• Philippines
19 Sep 16
Only the frosting is bad. I guess I expected too much.
solxee
@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
19 Sep 16
I hope it doesn't affect your business.
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solxee
@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
19 Sep 16
@EMbakes I'm sorry I mentioned it.
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emelsmarie
@EMbakes (1142)
• Philippines
19 Sep 16
Now, I'm starting get a bit too worried.
emelsmarie
@EMbakes (1142)
• Philippines
19 Sep 16
@sol_cee It's okay. I'm still hoping that too.
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ARM
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
19 Sep 16
It was just the one time.
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ARM
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
19 Sep 16
@EMbakes Don't , you bake some more great cakes instead.:)
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emelsmarie
@EMbakes (1142)
• Philippines
19 Sep 16
@responsiveme I'll try to do my research again and practice more.
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emelsmarie
@EMbakes (1142)
• Philippines
19 Sep 16
A simple mistake that could ruin my business' reputation. I wanna cry.
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