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Obsessed with the Fate of Talented Strangers
Night into early morning
watching compatriots compete
reveling in their disparate regional accents
learning their funny, clever endearing colloquialism
justifying the incessant viewing
with the notions
that I’m learning, from the British
to bake an opera cake, a perfect pavlova,
and to use frangipane in a sentence
or by Australia's aspiring chefs
proper mise en place
or when you’ve stuffed up your marron risotto
Comforted by these ever-present, loyal, exotic friends
available at the press of a button or mouse click
without the benefit of the seemingly delectable
or disgusting aromas or tastes
no actual physical contact
no fear of abandonment
no risk of rejection
There is a better, more courageous, healthier way
get into that kitchen and get cooking
watching compatriots compete
reveling in their disparate regional accents
learning their funny, clever endearing colloquialism
justifying the incessant viewing
with the notions
that I’m learning, from the British
to bake an opera cake, a perfect pavlova,
and to use frangipane in a sentence
or by Australia's aspiring chefs
proper mise en place
or when you’ve stuffed up your marron risotto
Comforted by these ever-present, loyal, exotic friends
available at the press of a button or mouse click
without the benefit of the seemingly delectable
or disgusting aromas or tastes
no actual physical contact
no fear of abandonment
no risk of rejection
There is a better, more courageous, healthier way
get into that kitchen and get cooking
Published 1st Apr 2023
| Edited 3rd Apr 2023
Author's Note
NaPo 2023 entry #1. Based on my uncontrolled binge watching of British Baking Show and MasterChef Australia.
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1st Apr 2023 7:18am
1st Apr 2023 7:35am
Dear GW,
I know this feeling well. Frangipane. Yes, someday I’ll not only use it in a sentence but actually try it. It’s the showstopper’s that intimidate me.
This is a great first entry and very relatable. 😊
H🌷
I know this feeling well. Frangipane. Yes, someday I’ll not only use it in a sentence but actually try it. It’s the showstopper’s that intimidate me.
This is a great first entry and very relatable. 😊
H🌷
1st Apr 2023 12:19pm
Yes! Great start! I've also watched plenty of baking, and I guess it's a better binge than eating... my husband is the one who really binged the show during lockdowns, and I've enjoyed the results of his inspiration. Now I can't just randomly bake stuff anymore, lest I be corrected on my (lack of) technique!
❤️k
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Anonymous
3rd Apr 2023 3:46am
I really loved this maiden poetic voyage into the unpredictable seas of NaPo! I was hoping you'd post it on your page after having read it on the challenge forum. It's so accurate and totally relatable! You know how much I love cooking but baking is all about the science of it, which I find completely alluring!
Plus, I'm also absolutely addicted to The Great British Baking Show! .. Those desserts/pastries are incredible and almost always something I haven't heard of or seen before... So totally British, which I'm beyond fascinated by! I love learning and seeing how those home bakers do with each bake!
Almost all the enjoyment without the calories.... hahaha.
Wonderfully poeted, BB!
Really enjoyed
🌹 💙 💙-B
Plus, I'm also absolutely addicted to The Great British Baking Show! .. Those desserts/pastries are incredible and almost always something I haven't heard of or seen before... So totally British, which I'm beyond fascinated by! I love learning and seeing how those home bakers do with each bake!
Almost all the enjoyment without the calories.... hahaha.
Wonderfully poeted, BB!
Really enjoyed
🌹 💙 💙-B
