Dorothy "Nell" Betts, born in Shreveport, Louisiana, draws inspiration from her close relationship with her grandparents and the value they placed on family. Later in life, she found love and built a blended family, resulting in sixteen grandchildren.

She made the selfless choice to stay at home to care for her youngest son, who had special needs at the time. During this period, she opened and ran a daycare, pursued child development classes, and earned a BA in Child and Family Studies from Park University in Parkville, Missouri. Her dedication to her family and education is commendable.

This book was born out of the many memories that I shared with my family members who would bake every week for the family.  Holidays were especially the best with numerous pies, cobblers and cakes. Then there was those just because days when my grandfather would make a 7-up cake that would take four hours from beginning to end.  

Layla Louise and her mother have created a generational tradition that has been passed down to stand the test of time.  Join her as she patiently awaits to not only help, but become an important part of the tradition.