In order to spread holiday cheer by baking, Souderton families often spend time baking traditional holiday food for loved ones.
Relatives and holiday bakers share the idea that baking is a special part of the holidays. They see it as a way to connect with family and friends.
According to Souderton resident Cathy Jones, traditions can be important because “they bind us together.”
The importance of holiday baking is comfort and making sure you enjoy the time you spend baking.
“Anyone baking in the holidays shouldn’t get wrapped up in the perfect meal,” family and consumer science coordinator Allyson Fitzpatrick said. “Cook something you’re comfortable with, and that’s what holiday baking is all about.”
According to Jones, an important thing is to spend time with your family while cooking.
“I have at times been able to cook with my children,” Jones said.
In addition to that, people often say that cooking originates from family and traditions held by families.
“One of the reasons why I became interested in cooking was cooking and baking as a child with my grandmother,” family and consumer science teacher Bryan Fagan said.
According to Fitzpatrick, cooking is all about how being with loved ones and sharing this experience with family is connected throughout the art of cooking.
“Behind every dish is a story, and the best meals are those shared with loved ones, creating a lot of memories throughout the art of cooking,” Fitzpatrick said.
According to Cooking Studio Chef Shelby Fahrni, baking can often reveal certain things within young cooks and help them to understand and then develop deeper skills and passions for baking.
“Baking and cooking for the holidays really says a lot about a person, and it’s what got me into cooking from a young age,” Fahrni said.
