The smell gets me first—a burst of ripe strawberries mixed with that tangy citrus punch of fresh mango. Not the usual cupcake aroma, but something more sun-warmed, almost like opening …
This little corner of the internet didn’t begin with me.
It began with Val my neighbourhood aunt whose kitchen held more warmth than any fireplace ever could.
She was more of a friend and I’ve come to know her in the most unexpected way.







