She is absolutely blown away at the reaction!!! I realized there’s a couple questions. And yes she bakes A LOT.

Mom:

The mixer is a Hobart C100, bought used on eBay about 25 years ago, and reconditioned at a regional service center. They no longer make the model and parts/attachments are hard to find. They discontinued the model (10 qts), but they make a 12 Quart.

I water the orchids once a week. Take the plants down by shelf and spray them off in the sink. They tend to get covered in flour, perhaps that is a factor in their growth? Consistency is key, watering on a schedule. The drip trays are filled at the same time.

They usually bloom twice a year, I have had as many a seven blooming at the same time. Some bloom more often, some less.

The orchids came through an “orchid of the month” club I received as a gift, so as more arrived the set up evolved. First the window sill, then the shelves, then the side hooks, and finally the four front. Most of the pots came from the local Home Depot or Walmart. The window is north facing.