Cakes' mission is to help stop oppression and violence against women and girls. That task seems to be getting bigger by the day. Over a year since a group of schoolgirls were kidnapped from their Nigerian village by Boko Haram terrorists, hundreds are still missing. In an effort to keep attention focused on their safe return, the ‪#‎DearSister‬ initiative is asking people from around the world to write short messages of hope to be delivered to their families at the end of this month. I wrote one because I am a mother who cannot imagine the heartbreak of losing my own daughter, because I believe the life of every girl matters, and because I want the families of these girls to know their children have not been forgotten. One day soon, I hope the girls will read the letters themselves. I invite you to take a minute to write your own short message of support.

This great photo comes from the King Arthur Company.  We here at Cakes rely on them for the flours we use in our desserts--both because of their quality and (as a B-Corp) their commitment to sustainable and socially-responsible business practices.  This photo reminded me that 3 sets of my great-grandparents were farmers (on two continents) and that farmers have the huge responsibility for feeding us all.  With changes in our climate, their jobs get harder and more uncertain.  I especially want to honor those who have taken on the added challenge of producing high-quality organic products, in an effort to sustain our Mother Earth and help us to become healthier.   We couldn't do our work without you--Thank you!