We all know I’m not the baker around here. That honor goes to Avy Q. She’s got my grandmother’s knack for it, and does great working from scratch.

My secret, when I have to make a cake, topping, etc. is to use store bought cake mix. I always have one or two on hand for when I need to whip up a quick dessert and can’t find my daughter.

If you find the right one, it tastes almost a good as homemade, and to be honest, most people won’t even tell the difference.

Plus, did you know that you don’t have to follow the instructions on the box? You can use the mix as a base to add, change and mix up ingredients to make different desserts - case in point, my sub”lime” cake bar.