Did you know that tomorrow actually is world baking day? .. Well me neither .. but that is obviously not surprising for me since I am on a massive learning curve where food, cooking and baking are concerned.
Being and avid hater of being the kitchen only months ago I am discovering that there is something satisfying about making something from scratch and it seems I am not alone as
Emma Kenny, renowned psychologist has partnered with Stork and has commented on how baking can be a therapeutic exercise that promotes good mental health and helps us to be more mindful.
Emma has provided a list of twelve top tips on how to be more mindful which helps us to detract from the day-to-day stresses of modern life too and I for one know I need to take note to try and be a little gentler on my so I found the tips rather interesting!
Emma Kenny’s Tips on Mindfulness:
Having ‘me’ time is essential for positive mental health
Happiness comes from nurturing relationships
Set yourself goals
Learn to relax. It doesn’t matter how
Learn to be self-full!
Learn to say no!
Do something you are afraid of!
Try and live in the present.
Take a digital detox!
Get outside. Go for a walk or run in the fresh air
Treat yourself
Identify you’re personal strengths for a positivity boost
Emma Kenny claims that baking is therapeutic as it offers an opportunity to be mindful and gives us a dedicated space for creativity to flourish and I have to say I have to agree!
This world baking day Stork as created The World’s Happiest Cake … not only was it created with a focus on the dedicated stress reliever of being in the kitchen but also with the delicious combination of the key ingredients including coconut, mango and lime being included which are all supposed to be feel good food!
So I decided to put this happy cake to test and see not only how it made me feel while baking .. but also how it tasted too … and I was not disappointed!
I have to hold my hands up and admit that I left it in the oven a *cough, cough* few minutes more than it should have been … hence a little more brown on the edges than I wanted it to be … But I am still learning!
Why not rustle up Storks World’s Happiest Cake recipe to share with friends and family.
Visit www.worldbakingday.com for more details.
Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post
You’re getting quite into your baking now, that cake looks lovely, the flavours sound great! x
This cake sounds & looks so yummy! I love baking, I think it’s one of the most relaxing things you can do.
I love baking but I have to admit when I’m trying to create a new recipe it can get very stressful!
Oh yum this sounds absolutely delicious – a slice with a cup of tea please! x
Wow, this sounds like the perfect summer recipe! Definitely plan to try this
coconut and lime are some of my favourite ingredients and my son is mango mad so this would be right up our street!
I saw this over on IG and my mouth watered – this is still the same Jaime I know who couldn’t bake 6 months/a year ago isn’t it?