The Baker's Daughter

Epilogue

EL PASO, TEXAS

DECEMBER 2008

Reba,

In honor of you and Riki finally setting a wedding date, I’m sending you a dozen of Mom’s recipes. These have been the Schmidt bakers’ secrets for generations, but I know Mom wouldn’t mind my sharing with you and Riki. Y’all are practically family. She’d be pleased as punch to have you and yours carry on her legacy in the kitchen.

I’m sure she’s smiling in heaven to see you finally take the plunge, and I can’t wait to bake the biggest, sweetest celebration cake I can muster!

Guten appetit!

—Jane