I’ve always had an interest in cake decorating and baking but never understood why my results could vary so much from the same recipe, or what to do to improve something I really enjoyed.  The ‘bibles’ have given me insight into the science behind the joy of baking. I love to bake for others, it’s so rewarding to share something I love doing so much.  While I work in the information technology industry with my husband, I would much rather be the owner of a bakery or cafe- but alas my husband would rather be building wooden boats- so we’ve compromised, and work to play in our ‘free’ time, of which there is far too little.  We’re empty nesters now, and it’s exciting to see our daughters beginning to cook and bake more in their own kitchens.  Hopefully one day before too terribly long, we’ll retire- perhaps to offer evening dessert cruises on a wooden sailboat.