The Bakehouse Texas: How I Ended Up With a Bakery in My Backyard

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The Bakehouse Texas: How I Ended Up With a Bakery in My Backyard

When I was a kid, I loved to play house, though I was never especially interested in the husband-and-child portion of the game. Funny now, considering I have both and am pleased as punch with the arrangement.

What I wanted was the house.

I wanted a room that belonged to me. I wanted to move the furniture around, decide what pretend cakes we were serving, and choose who was invited.

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