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Not For Sale

Every cake I have ever made has been, well for the love of cakes and for the love of the person/people I am making the cake for.  People are always surprised when I tell them this is only a hobby and "No, I don't do this for money" I have to admit though, from time to time the thought has crossed my mind.  "Could I sell a cake? Would I want to spend my time making a cake for a stranger?"   A week or so ago I was contacted by an acquaintance, asking just that.  Would I bake a cake for a friend's wedding?  The cake would be for someone completely unknown to me.   Because I have a very difficult time saying no, I immediately said yes, let's talk more about the specifics.  The next day this beautiful gift was delivered to me,  made by one of the family members of a recent cake delivery
Lisa's Custom Cakes Birdhouse
 (the photo does not credit the immense detailed work of this gorgeous creation!)
It was at that moment that I realized I don't want to bake cakes for money.  I want my creations to remain purely an act of love.

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