Grace in the Kitchen: Learning to Let Go of Perfection

Let me be the first to say it: I’ve burned the biscuits.

I’ve made cornbread that crumbled like sand. I’ve over-whipped frosting until it turned into soup. And there was that one time I forgot the sugar in sweet potato pie… we don’t talk about that one.

But here’s what I’ve learned—grace lives in the kitchen.

For so long, I thought every dish had to be flawless, picture-perfect, worthy of applause. I’d stress over getting the crust just right, plating like I was on a cooking show, and comparing my work to strangers online.

Then one day, standing over a sunken cake, I heard a whisper in my spirit:

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9

That verse reminded me that God doesn’t ask for perfection—He asks for presence. And that includes the kitchen.

At Tee’s Kitchen & Bakery, we embrace the process. We celebrate the flops, the flour-covered aprons, the do-overs. Because those are the moments that teach us patience, creativity, and compassion for ourselves.

Cooking isn’t about control—it’s about connection. It’s okay if the crust browns a little too much or the pie isn’t Instagram-ready. If it’s made with love, it’s enough.

So here’s your permission slip to mess up, laugh it off, and try again tomorrow. There’s grace baked into every batch.

And sometimes? The imperfect bites taste the best.