06/08/2026
I received an email this week that hit me right in the feels and reminded me exactly why I do what I do. ❤️
Admittedly, I don't bake much anymore. These days I'm focused on creating products so families can bake safely at home. But every now and then someone reaches out with a special request, and this was one I simply couldn't say no to.
A lovely lady contacted me because she wanted to surprise her mum for her 93rd birthday. What an incredible milestone.
She told me her mum's favourite cake was Caramel Mud Cake, but the guests all had different allergies and dietary requirements. She wanted everyone to be able to enjoy dessert together.
I told her, "Leave it with me. I've got this."
A few cupcakes, plenty of caramel and a whole lot of love later, they were on their way.
That evening, I received the most beautiful email.
She told me her mum had the best birthday.
She said everyone loved the cupcakes and couldn't believe they were allergy friendly.
She even admitted she was completely floored that they tasted like "normal" cake, despite everything that wasn't in them. She joked that magic must have been involved.
But it was one sentence that stopped me in my tracks.
"Everyone felt seen."
Seen.
Included.
Together.
I don't think she realised just how much those words meant to me.
Because that's what this has always been about.
Not just baking cakes.
Not just replacing ingredients.
But making sure no one feels like they're missing out.
Making sure everyone can sit around the same table, eat the same cake and simply enjoy celebrating together.
Sometimes I get so caught up in running the business that I forget the impact something as simple as a cupcake can have.
Then an email like this arrives and reminds me.
So to the beautiful lady who sent me that email... thank you. 🤗
You reminded me why I started Wilderflower & Wanderberries.
You reminded me why I created Yummy AF Bakes.
And you reminded me that what feels ordinary to me can mean everything to someone else. ❤️