Here's what Valena Cade, whose Baby Boomer Bakery is now open and ready to serve, said about her new online store.

I’m a native of Chicago, and a baby boomer myself. My fondest memories are baking with my grandmother, helping her make cakes, pies, icings and ice cream with a traditional southern flair from scratch, at her home and in her restaurant.

I also remember making desserts in my very own EASY-BAKE Oven for my three brothers, who loved my creations. I’ve been passionate about baking since. I would always say ‘when I grew up I wanted to be in business like my grandmother,’ and I did it.

Since 1993, my wonderful husband Gregory and I have mentored hundreds of students, teaching life skills such as responsibility, entrepreneurship and commitment. We’ve partnered with Detroit Public Schools, to help students cultivate their culinary and pastry talents while encouraging creativity. We hire and pay the kids, as part of our commitment to developing tomorrow’s head chefs and restaurateurs.

Our signature desserts, Red Velvet Cupcakes and 7UP pound cake, are served at Michigan’s largest festival and restaurants. And now, www.50plusprime.com has afforded us a vehicle to distribute our exquisite, made from scratch desserts nationwide.

Our mission is to consistently provide the highest quality pastries, using the finest ingredients, made to order and delivered to your door in a timely manner, while helping our young people achieve their dreams, as my grandmother helped me achieve mine.

Visit Baby Boomer Bakery.