– You've bought a Christmas cake.
– Yes. It seemed somehow appropriate. Of course, I may not cut into it for a while: perhaps wait till the day itself.
– But you could have made one yourself, for a fraction of the cost.
– I don't know... The recipe probably requires hundreds of different ingredients. And also highly specialised equipment, such as a cake tin. Have you ever looked in my kitchen cupboards? It would cost me a small fortune and weeks of effort to assemble everything required.
– But what about the sense of achievement you would get from your own craftsmanship?
– Unfortunately, I know from past experience the limitations of my craftsmanship when it comes to baking. At the end of the day I want something that's edible, and preferably tastes nice. Else I might end up with a large fruity doorstop.
– At least it would be festive.
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