Bringing Back Cakes of Dessert Past

Valerie Gordon, owner of Valerie Confections, is a dessert anthropologist who revives historic desserts. Her project began in 2009 when she was asked to recreate Blum's Coffee Crunch cake. Valerie's process involves researching old menus and gathering memories from locals to accurately recreate these desserts. Her work is driven by the emotional connection people have with these desserts, akin to reliving memories through music.

How does Valerie gather information about the desserts she wants to resurrect?

In what way does Valerie describe the emotional impact of bringing back these desserts?