Those of you who know me, know I love to bake. My idea of a relaxing Sunday is poring over cook books and whipping up batches of chocolate chip cookies or cupcakes. Up until recently my desserts while tasty, were not about to win any beauty prizes but all that changed after my cake decorating classes at Cake Crumbs in Encino.

The skills I learned at Cake Crumbs have given me new confidence in the kitchen. I’m finding inspiration for my little cakes everywhere – in this case in my favorite flannel p.j.s!

If I’m in need of taking a break from editing images at the computer, I’ll steal away to the kitchen to roll out some gum paste for a decorative flower or two.

I’ve heard the secret to staying young is to keep learning and challenging yourself with new experiences. My mind is definitely expanding – now I have to make sure my waistline doesn’t follow suit!