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The 30 hobbies closest to charcuterie & curing in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Make croissants, choux, tarts and macarons using classic French techniques.
Alike: Both relaxing and hands-on.
Different: More social.
Bread bakingMore social.
Cheese makingGentler on the body.
Chocolate makingGentler on the body.
Cake & cookie decoratingMore creative. Quicker first wins.
Fermenting & preservingLess fiddly.
Home bakingMore social. Less to learn up front.
Pasta makingMore social. Easier on the brain.
BBQ & smokingCosts more to start. More time outside.
Ice cream makingLess fiddly. Less about being useful.
Pizza makingMore social. Quicker first wins.
Home cookingMore social. Less to learn up front.
Hosting dinner partiesMore social. Less fiddly.
HomebrewingCosts more to start. More social.
Instrument makingCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
WoodturningCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
LeathercraftGentler on the body.
Model engineeringCosts more to start. Less about being useful.
WoodworkingCosts more to start. More physical.
Lace makingLess about being useful. More rhythmic and repetitive.
Soap & skincareQuicker first wins.
Stained & fused glassCosts more to start. Less about being useful.
Welding & metalworkCosts more to start. Livelier.
Bike maintenanceQuicker first wins.
BookbindingGentler on the body.
Calligraphy & letteringEasier on the brain. Less about being useful.
Electronics repairQuicker first wins.
HydroponicsLooking after living things. More screen time.
PyrographyQuicker first wins.
Silk paintingMore creative. Quicker first wins.The closest are Patisserie, Bread baking, Cheese making, Chocolate making and Cake & cookie decorating. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Home baking is close to charcuterie & curing and quicker to pick up.
Bread baking is close to charcuterie & curing and costs less to start.
