Have you explored the magic of baking? Baking has a transportive quality that takes you into the past. As a mindful practice, baking calls us to explore our sense of smell and drop into the present moment. The aroma of citrus, cinnamon, nutmeg, pecans or expresso have a powerful nostalgic quality. Find the secret soothing quality of baking. In this podcast, Community Organizer and Chief Inspiration Officer, Justin Rudd, motivates us to explore baking as an innovative, creative practice that shares joy with those we love. He offers tips using technology to curate recipes and research the ingredients and precise process to this soothing practice. Check out Justin’s photography of these baking creations at JustinRudd.com/baking. These tantalizing delights include a moist, candied pear cake brushed with brandy, a gluten-free, dairy free chocolate-coconut Pavlone cake and homemade chocolate mint peppermint ice-cream. What is so inspirational about Justin’s approach is that he shares these gorgeous delights bringing joy to everyone around him.