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Strengthen Bonds With Your Friends & Family

From whipping up a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies to preparing a magnificent cake from scratch, the kitchen provides the perfect setting for unforgettable bonding moments. Organizing your baking event is as simple as it is budget-friendly. All you need is your favorite recipe, a few baking supplies, and of course, the sweetness of C&H® Sugar.

Choose a recipe that has several steps, so that everyone in your group has an opportunity to take an active role in the process. From prepping the ingredients to rolling the dough, there are many ways for each member to bring their talents to the table. This is especially important for younger members of the group who will be eagerly anticipating their important role.

Children gain a sense of independence and achievement when asked to perform tasks normally reserved for adults. This is also a great time for them to learn valuable life skills. Fractions are much more enjoyable and easier to learn when the lesson involves measuring chocolate chips.

Bonding through baking does not end with the sound of the oven’s timer. Getting to share the results of everyone’s efforts is quite rewarding. Once the fun of chipping, chopping, mixing, rolling and baking is done, there is the excitement of decorating and presenting your delectable creations to others. Hearing their mmm’s and seeing the delight on their faces is a gratifying reward for a job well done.

Exercise Your Creative Side

Whether you are spending a quiet afternoon alone in the kitchen or enjoying quality time baking with friends and family, exploring new recipes is a delightful creative outlet. The palette of colors you can mix when preparing homemade icings is limitless and piping those petite rosebuds onto your homemade cake will undoubtedly showcase your artistic flair. You can also experiment with different flavors and methods to sharpen your senses and make even the oldest recipe a new and exciting adventure. 

Gather Treasured Memories

If you have ever walked into a kitchen when a fresh apple pie has just been pulled from the oven, you have no doubt experienced the calming effect of its sweet smell. Whether your senses respond to the fresh-baked scent, the feel of the flour as you are kneading dough, or the rhythmic sound of the mixer beating, the act of baking can produce comforting memories. Engaging in repetitive activities and following simple directions eases negative thinking and allows the mind to escape and relax. Whether you are baking alone or you have a kitchen full of help, memories of these pleasant moments will provide a virtual treasure to be shared by you and those you love for a lifetime.