Mom, the Pastry Chef
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What kind of chef is the author's mom?

pastry chef

What types of desserts does the author's mom make?

cakes and other desserts

What does the author's mom bring home a lot of?

leftover treats

The author's mom works on weekends.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The author's mom works in a bakery.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The author thinks it's cool that their mom works at a restaurant.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The author enjoys eating the unusual foods their mom makes.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the author's mom make that she didn't like?

<p>cucumber sherbet sprinkled with elderflower blossoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the author's mom serve with dates, orange zest, and a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt?

<p>creamy sheep's milk yogurt</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest her mom makes?

<p>a cake</p> Signup and view all the answers

The author's mom is always tired.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The author's mom is lazy.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mom, the Pastry Chef

  • Author describes their mother as a pastry chef who works in a restaurant
  • Author enjoys the benefits of having a pastry chef mom
    • Best birthday cakes
    • Leftover treats
    • Restaurant meals include every dessert on the menu
  • Author's friends are jealous of the yummy food at home
  • Challenges of a pastry chef's life
    • Early mornings
    • Lack of weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are busy restaurant days)
  • Author's mom works in restaurants, which can be stuffy and sometimes the food is weird
  • Example of unusual dish: cucumber sherbert.

Uncommon Dessert

  • Author dislikes unusual treats.
  • Author's mother makes a break from sugar and offers a yogurt-based dessert option
    • Creamy sheep's milk yogurt
    • Dates
    • Orange zest
    • Flaky sea salt
  • Author's response to the yogurt dessert: "This is not dessert! Bake me a cake!"

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Explore the delightful perks and challenges of having a pastry chef as a mother through the author's amusing anecdotes. From best birthday cakes to unusual treats, discover the culinary world that comes with a dedicated chef at home. Learn about the struggles behind the scenes as the author navigates their cravings for traditional desserts.

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