I think one of my Mom's very favorite things in the world to do was to bake a cake.  She made birthday cakes, cakes for friends and family, cakes for holidays and cakes to take into work.  If a friend was feeling poorly or someone had a sadness or loss occur, she'd bake them a cake.  She loved to offer her love and support through the fruits of her oven.  I loved her for this gesture of kindness and love and watched her for years perform this … [Read more...]