Baking - It started out as a coping mechanism. Making bread is a good way to relieve anger and anxiety. I was also interested in how they made certain things. Altough its still kind of a coping mecahnism its a good excuse to have dessert int he house.
Crocheting - I have some sort of hyperactivity (ADHD possibly) and its sort of a meditiation for me. It helps me concentrate on other activities and I can make gifts for my friends and family.