Why I Bake

As many of you know, Abby loves to bake. What many don't know is why. Her love for baking came from a desire to feel close to her dad. He seemed to have everything covered in the kitchen, and as the youngest, Abby sometimes felt a little distant from that part of him. So she decided to learn. Baking became her way of building that connection, of spending time with him, of sharing something meaningful. And even after her father passed, she continues to bake. It became her constant. When life felt overwhelming and chaotic, baking grounded her. The exact measurements of sugar and vanilla made everything feel steady again. It was her way of holding onto her father and finding peace within the chaos.