Comments on: Goodbye Perfectionism, Hello Creativity in the Kitchen https://witanddelight.com/2017/03/goodbye-perfectionism-hello-creativity-kitchen/ A Lifestyle Blog Tue, 12 Jul 2022 20:09:28 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 By: Molly Singleterry https://witanddelight.com/2017/03/goodbye-perfectionism-hello-creativity-kitchen/#comment-522235 Thu, 23 Mar 2017 14:07:41 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=22033#comment-522235 In reply to Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog.

Charmaine, I put that EXACT pressure on myself, too. I was so hard on myself with parents who wanted me to succeed, but never pushed me too far.

I find creativity in cooking as well—I rarely follow a recipe and let loose. It’s been very freeing. I’ve learned to chill a little with gardening, too. I hope you’ll find a place to let loose, too!

]]> By: Amanda Paa https://witanddelight.com/2017/03/goodbye-perfectionism-hello-creativity-kitchen/#comment-522080 Thu, 23 Mar 2017 08:31:03 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=22033#comment-522080 In reply to Libby.

Yes, intuitive cooking! I love that way of phrasing it. And the creating piece of things – my beau is the same actually, which is why he stays out of the kitchen. 🙂 Thanks for sharing the quote as well. -amanda

]]> By: Amanda Paa https://witanddelight.com/2017/03/goodbye-perfectionism-hello-creativity-kitchen/#comment-522079 Thu, 23 Mar 2017 08:30:10 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=22033#comment-522079 In reply to Kathryn McLamb.

Thank you for reading Kathryn!

]]> By: Kathryn McLamb https://witanddelight.com/2017/03/goodbye-perfectionism-hello-creativity-kitchen/#comment-521813 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 22:12:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=22033#comment-521813 Such a beautifully written article. Thank you so much for sharing, Amanda!

]]> By: Libby https://witanddelight.com/2017/03/goodbye-perfectionism-hello-creativity-kitchen/#comment-521603 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 14:02:27 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=22033#comment-521603 Intuitive cooking is my favorite kind of cooking. I love getting to feel creative and helpful and healthy all in one swoop. My style of cooking can stress out my husband, though. He wants to know exact cooking times and exact amounts of ingredients where as my answer is always, “until it tastes good” or “until it looks done”.

Anne Lamott says “Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor and the enemy of the people.”

]]> By: Natalie https://witanddelight.com/2017/03/goodbye-perfectionism-hello-creativity-kitchen/#comment-521158 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 20:19:25 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=22033#comment-521158 I used to be so anxious about cooking, I would have to follow a recipe to the T and if it didn’t go perfectly I would be so frustrated. But for me that all changed when I started reading Nigel Slater’s recipe books, he has such joy in cooking and it’s all about just cooking food you love with the ingredients you have. Now cooking is one of my absolute favourite things to do!

– Natalie
http://www.workovereasy.com

]]> By: Amanda Paa https://witanddelight.com/2017/03/goodbye-perfectionism-hello-creativity-kitchen/#comment-521082 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 17:29:48 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=22033#comment-521082 In reply to Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog.

Glad you could relate Charmaine. Our own worst critic is often ourselves, right? I’m hopeful that you’ll find your creativity spark!

]]> By: Amanda Paa https://witanddelight.com/2017/03/goodbye-perfectionism-hello-creativity-kitchen/#comment-521080 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 17:28:30 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=22033#comment-521080 In reply to natalie.

Yes, a perfect sharing recipe. Hope you enjoy, and thank you for reading. xo

]]> By: natalie https://witanddelight.com/2017/03/goodbye-perfectionism-hello-creativity-kitchen/#comment-521046 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:05:45 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=22033#comment-521046 This is just heaven! It is also the best thing to make as an appetizer for me and my friends !!! Also, the inspiration you brought with this post is just phenomenal!

x
Natalie
http://natalie-a.com

]]> By: Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog https://witanddelight.com/2017/03/goodbye-perfectionism-hello-creativity-kitchen/#comment-521014 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 14:57:12 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=22033#comment-521014 I am exactly like you. A perfectionist, and I have the constant need for everything I do to be the best. My parents never put any pressure on me too – it was just me and my high expectations for myself. 99% on a school exam? Not good enough. I’m glad you found your way out of the routine thoughts using cooking. I hope one day I’ll find my own creativity somewhere, too!
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Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
http://charmainenyw.com

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