5 years ago, when I was just starting to work as a pastry chef, I had no idea that in the future I would give up orders for cakes and would only do a blog.
When this happened, the wife jokingly said: "Now you have joined the ranks of idlers." Let’s tell you how I really “mess around”.
My work week starts on Saturday. It so happened that on this very day I cook and shoot recipes for the blog. Usually these are 3-4 recipes, sometimes more.
I select the recipes in advance. In the summer - jams and preparations, for Easter - Easter cakes. And also those recipes that I'm interested in trying. Recently, you, my readers, have been sending a lot of ideas. Thank you so much for this.
Filming takes almost the entire day. I start at 12 noon and finish closer to midnight. Sometimes I do the final shots on Sunday, as some desserts need time to infuse.
For me, it is important not just to blind beautifully for the frame, but to test the taste and texture. Therefore, if you decide to cook something according to my recipes, you don't have to worry, it will turn out the same as mine, or even better. And if I didn't like the dessert, that's what I write about it. Sometimes the dessert may not work at all, I also honestly talk about this in my blog.
After filming, you need to process the photos and write the text. I deal with photographs myself. But the spouse helps with the text. First, I write the text, and then we sit down together and check it for errors and inaccuracies. And most importantly - on the availability of presentation.
The wife does not really understand the preparation of desserts. Therefore, if I am too difficult to describe a particular step, she talks about it, and I rewrite.
My wife still recalls how, at the beginning of our acquaintance, she asked what I was doing all day, and I said that I was studying ganache. The first thought that came to her, ganache is probably something venereal. I had to explain that this is a kind of chocolate cream. So, I digress, let's tell you how long it takes for my work.
In total, I spend about 2 hours on writing one article and processing photos for it. It takes about 12 hours to film the whole process. In addition to recipes, the channel publishes reviews of sweets, cafes and restaurants, as well as useful tips and simply articles about life.
If you calculate it, I have at least 26 hours of working time per week. But that's not counting the time I spend crafting recipes, studying cookbooks, going to restaurants and shops. Yes, recently it has also become a job.
Instead of relaxing in a cafe, you have to take pictures and notice how everything works.
But I'm not complaining, my work brings me pleasure and a good income. And most importantly, I see that you cook according to my recipes and you like it. Thank you for that.
Do you think a blog is a hobby or a job?