For the love of baking

Is there something in your life that when you are doing it, strike a chord inside you, transports you to a different place and lightens your soul?  For me, it is baking.  As I measure the ingredients, pre-heat my oven and create my edible masterpiece, I feel as if I have sprung these mythical wings and escaped to the enchanted forest.  My kitchen becomes a place where magic happens and fairy dust comes in the form of coloured sprinkles.  The sound of the mixer harmonizes with the quiet sifting and gentle folding of ingredients.  The warmth grows and the smells begin to fill the air.  The world around may be full of imperfections but, in this place only a gratifying sweetness exists.  An ingredient looses itself and becomes an emotion, a gift, a peace offering or moment to share with another.  Chocolate takes a new name, bliss...