I love to bake...simply stated me and an oven are in a harmonious relationship most of the time. My family has a very simple palate. So I am trying to expland theirs. However, I have grown up on basic foods and that's always a good foundation to start from. A sponge cake that intitally flopped and then worked out ok!!! 2 1/2 hours decorating a mother's day cake. Creating a 50th anniversary cake for my grandparents. Sponge cake Brown sugar cookies