Why Buddy Valastro is relearning how to ice a cake - Mashed

This accident would be horrifying for anyone (perhaps aside from the part about having a private, at-home bowling alley). It's especially upsetting for Valastro however, whose entire career is built on the deftness of his hands.

"I have a thing with my hands," Valastro explained to People. "If I get a paper cut on my hand, I'm pissed off. My hands to me are my lifeline of everything I do. And I wonder, 'Am I ever going to do what I used to be able to do?'"

His wife Lisa added, "He will bake again, even if he has to use his left hand. Trust me."

Sure enough, these first few left-handed cakes aren't up to his usual, impeccable standard, but they're already better than what your average baker can do with their dominant hand.

As his recovery progresses, Valastro is thankful for the outpouring of support from family and strangers alike. "Blessed to have my beautiful family by my side and so grateful for all the love and support from my social media family," he recently tweeted. "My heart is full! Thank you for the outreach and well wishes!"

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