In the market for true love

When Amy whipped up her Nana’s famous pie and muffins, she had no idea her beloved baked goods would be a recipe for romance

- Eileen Bloss Buffone

Amy pulled out an index card note that her grandmother had tucked into the recipe file she left to her. Nana passed away six months ago, and she'd labeled each grandchild's name on a personal item she wanted them to have. Amy didn't know why she was given the recipe file. Out of the three granddaughters, she spent the least amount of time cooking.

Nana was an amazing cook. She gave the family many precious memories of dinners and picnics at her home. But Amy didn't share her culinary interest. After working long shifts as a nurse, she usually picked up takeout or popped a frozen entrée into the microwave.

Yesterday was the first time Amy opened the file. Afterwards, she stopped by the local farmers' market and ended up buying more fruit than she needed from a very handsome farmer named Colton Davis, whom she had met a few times.

Later, Amy decided to attempt her Nana's strawberry pie and blueberry muffins. Maybe she'd bring extra baked goods to Colton. Her heart raced whenever she looked into his green eyes.

She highly doubted that cooking and baking would bring her the joy it had brought her grandmother. Although as she prepped, mixed and baked, the process was more enjoyable than she expected.

As the fresh aroma of baking muffins drifted from the oven, Amy's kitchen suddenly smelled subtly sweet—just like Nana's.