“Smell this,” the baker said, breaking open a dark loaf. “It’s a heavy bread, but rich.” – Raymond Carver, “A Small Good Thing.” Really, is there any scent more enticing than baking bread? Cookies and cakes may smell amazing but there’s just something really special about bread. Beyond the visceral appeal of its aroma, there’s also something so humanizing about bread. Take the word “companion” for instance.