I spent a happy childhood in a small rural town. Raised by a wonderful mother, I was also lucky enough to have fantastic, loving grandparents who made my childhood a magical one. My grandmother was a professional baker, and a master of her craft. Their house was always full with the smells of warm bread, sugar, icing and cakes. They spoiled me with delicious baked treats. For as long as I can remember, their house always had the warm and welcoming aroma of cakes and bread. Their kitchen was wonderfully warm, fragrant and spacious. I can still recall my grandma taking sweetbread out of the oven, coming to sit with me on the patio and placing the warm bread straight into the hands of a grateful and happy child. I was never happier... no other smell brings me more happy memories than warm bread, yeast fruitcakes and Sunday meringues. Today, following this family tradition passed down from my grandmother, I am a professional baker and confectioner. My passion for baking, coupled with my 18 years of experience and commitment to using the highest quality ingredients, are the cornerstones of Jacob's Cakes.