It was my daughter's 21st today. I knew it would be a difficult day, but I wanted to do my best for my daughter and my wife, and a little while ago set myself the challenge of making her the birthday cake - and I did it (daughter provided very specific instructions - blue icing, Victoria sponge). The baking drawer was an emotional adventure - the last time any of the jars had been used would have been by my wife, who was a great cake maker for years and years. I made a mess, but it all...

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