Come in, something lovely is baking.

She swapped spreadsheets for sprinkles. And never looked back.

Before starting Tara’s Fresh Home Bakes, Tara worked in medical coding. It was steady work, with deadlines and plenty of details to keep her busy. But whenever she had some time to herself, she found her way back to the kitchen. Trying a recipe, decorating a cake or making something for family and friends always made her happy.

When she started thinking about baking as more than a hobby, the family advice desk had plenty to say. The usual suggestion was to go back to work. It came from a good place, of course, but Tara had other plans. She wanted to give the thing she loved a proper chance.

So she chose baking. One recipe, one order and one customer at a time, she’s building something of her own. These days the kitchen is her workplace, the oven is her colleague (usually cooperative), and every order gets her personal attention. And if anyone still asks when she’s going back to work, she can happily say she’s already at work. The oven is on!