Baking with My Savior

Let’s be real—baking from scratch might sound “old-fashioned,” but there’s actually nothing more impressive, fun, and satisfying than being able to whip up something delicious with your own two hands. In a world where everyone is chasing stainless steel kitchens and high-tech gadgets, most people can’t even make more than toast. Crazy, right?

I know, because that was me. I got married without ever baking a single thing—not even a box mix. But once I finally tried, I discovered how easy it actually was…and how rewarding. That’s why I made sure my daughters learned to bake when they were young. Before long, baking led them into cooking, and suddenly, the kitchen became a place of creativity instead of stress.

Think about it: you eat every single day, usually three times. Isn’t it smarter to learn how to make real food—good food—that actually tastes better than anything in a box? (My Great-Grandma Brown used to laugh at “store-bought” because once you’ve tasted scratch, there’s no comparison.) Sure, cake mixes or pre-made pie crusts can sometimes be okay, but when you do it yourself—oh, it’s next-level good.

The first recipe I nailed was pie. That win gave me the courage to try more. The Lord was with me even on something as small as baking—like the time my husband and I stumbled across a state fair recipe book on a date night. Every recipe inside had won a blue ribbon, and I made them just a little sweeter. From that moment, I was hooked.

Over the years, I collected recipes from women who shared their secrets with me. Now, people actually know me for my baked goods. And if I, a girl who couldn’t even boil pasta, can become “the baker,” then trust me—you can too.

So grab a mixing bowl, pick a recipe, and get ready to surprise yourself (and everyone else). Because when you bake with love, you’re not just filling stomachs—you’re filling hearts.

“Her children rise up and bless her; her Husband also, and he praises her, saying: ‘Many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all’”