A2 (Elementary) level conversations: (27) Cooking and Recipes
Ava: Hi Ethan! What have you been up to lately?
Ethan: Hey Ava! I’ve been experimenting with baking. Do you enjoy baking cakes or bread?
Ava: Absolutely! Baking is so much fun. Cakes and bread are my favorites. Have you tried making any specific type?
Ethan: I recently tried my hand at making chocolate cake. It turned out quite well. How about you?
Ava: Nice choice! I love baking banana bread. The aroma of freshly baked banana bread is irresistible. Do you bake often?
Ethan: Not as often as I’d like, but I do enjoy it. I’m thinking of trying my hand at baking cookies next. Any favorite cake flavors?
Ava: Chocolate and vanilla are classics, but I also love a good carrot cake. The combination of flavors is delightful. What’s your go-to bread recipe?
Ethan: I have a family recipe for cinnamon raisin bread that’s always a hit. The sweetness of the raisins and the warmth of cinnamon are perfect. Do you have any baking traditions?
Ava: During the holidays, I bake gingerbread cookies with my family. It’s a tradition we’ve had for years. Do you have a favorite cake decoration?
Ethan: I’m still working on my decorating skills, but I like simple frosting designs. Do you experiment with different ingredients in your baking?
Ava: I like adding nuts or chocolate chips to my banana bread for an extra crunch. It’s fun to customize recipes. Any baking challenges you’ve faced?
Ethan: Achieving the perfect rise for my bread was a bit challenging, but with practice, it’s getting better. Do you prefer cakes or bread for special occasions?
Ava: For celebrations, I usually go for cakes. They’re festive and can be decorated in so many ways. What about you?
Ethan: I think bread, especially a homemade loaf, adds a special touch to a family gathering. Do you have a favorite dessert to pair with cakes or bread?
Ava: I love serving fruit tarts with cakes, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream complements warm bread perfectly. Any baking tips you swear by?
Ethan: Patience is key, especially when it comes to letting dough rise. Do you have a favorite baking memory?
Ava: Baking cookies with my grandma as a child holds a special place in my heart. It’s where my love for baking began. Well, Ethan, it was great talking about baking with you!
Ethan: You too, Ava! If you ever want to swap baking tips or recipes, count me in.
Ava: Absolutely, Ethan! Let’s do that soon.