The Baker of Amherst

While I'm not specifically a fan of Emily Dickinson (ever since her poetry was ruined for me--read this explanation at your own risk!), I was delighted to read that she loved to bake and that some of her surviving letters accompanied baked treats sent to friends.  Some of her verse is written on the back of baking chocolate.  There's even a coconut cake recipe!  I might just have to try it, though I doubt I'll dip it in sherry.  Maybe it will help me forget my previous obstacles.