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Stopped by a bakery in Boise and saw a tray of perfect croissants next to a pile of burnt ones.
The baker told me they keep the fails on display to show the process isn't easy. It made me feel better about my own lopsided sourdough from last week. Do you think showing your baking fails helps you learn faster?
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jessicahill2d ago
Honestly, that baker is onto something. Seeing the burnt mess next to the perfect ones is way more real than just the highlight reel. It totally takes the pressure off. For learning, it forces you to figure out what went wrong instead of just hiding the evidence. My first few loaves looked like doorstops, and staring at them was the best motivation to try again. Keeping the fails in sight is a solid move.
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mitchell.shane1d ago
Exactly. It also makes the good ones look even better by comparison. Like a before and after shot right there on the counter. That's smart marketing if you ask me.
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