A glance through the dictionary reveals a smorgasbord of definitions for the word occasion. For me, the meanings come together like ingredients in a recipe, creating a delicious life that has nourished me on many levels—and given me the pleasure of nurturing others.
Baking is a way to commemorate all occasions and inspire
everyday celebrations. In fact, the very process of baking can become an
occasion in itself. As we peruse the pages of a favorite cookbook, we experience
an exhilarating feeling of anticipation. Time seems to slow down as we measure
and sift, mix and bake, and then decorate our creations. The kitchen fills with
the sweet, buttery aromas of baking, perfuming the air with sugar and spice.
Later, as we share our homemade delights with family and friends, the occasion
is deposited in their memory banks—to be evoked, even years later, by a whiff of
cinnamon or warm chocolate.
Whether your reason for baking is to indulge in the sweet
pastime every now and then, to whip up treats for special events, or to make
baking its own occasion, the simple joys it brings will last a lifetime. My
personal story is testimony to that fact, defined by a series of unforgettable
occasions that have allowed me to bake a life.
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