Baking is not very common in Taiwan. Few apartments come equipped with an oven, though you can buy small ones (about the size of a microwave). Also, baking ingredients are not always easy to find. So while baking in the U.S. is a normal, everyday occurrence, baking in Taiwan is more of a special, extraordinary event.
Our friend's aunt and uncle (who we met during Chinese New Year) asked us to teach them how to bake. So, last Saturday Kalan held an informal baking lesson for them. They made simple chocolate chip cookies and chocolate cake. Our friend's uncle video-recorded the entire process on his phone and took pictures of each ingredient.
We enjoyed hanging out with them again, and baking was the perfect activity for a rainy spring afternoon. Next time, I hope our friend's aunt can teach me how to make some Chinese dishes. Then I'll be the one taking pictures and notes.
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