Inspired baking

By Cynthia Nelson

Hi Everyone, I want to go to an elaborate Tea Party or Coffee Morning or a Saturday-morning Bake Sale. I want to taste and be inspired. I want the inspiration to lead me to my kitchen where flour, eggs, butter, cream, cheese, milk, spices, herbs, fruits, pans, parchment paper, wire racks, measuring cups and spoons reign supreme.

Is that too much to ask?
Growing up, I was privileged to have this sort of inspiration all around me, often. The parishioners of Sacred Heart Church were always raising funds to buy, build or renovate something; and, among them were a group of phenomenal bakers, my mom included, who week after week, month after month, year after year, inspired me with their skills. It was at these various bake-fests that I was introduced to many of my favourite baked goods.

So this week, I thought that we’d have a virtual tea party, I’ll bring all of my baked favourites and you bring the tea, coffee and juices. Hopefully at the end of the party, I will have inspired to you to go into the kitchen, pull out the baking pans, turn on the oven and bake to your hearts’ content.