Christiana Francis, founder of Dainties by Chris, proudly showcases the passion and elegance behind her home-based baking business.

For Christiana Francis, baking is about much more than satisfying a sweet tooth. It is about authenticity, quality, and making people happy.

The 51-year-old Centenary Park, Phoenix resident has transformed a lifelong love of baking into Dainties by Chris, a home-based business that has grown from supplying friends and family to serving customers as far afield as Johannesburg.

Her journey into entrepreneurship began three years ago when retrenchment became a reality.Francis had spent much of her working life in administration, including roles as a debtors and creditors clerk and accounts officer.

Having worked for only three companies, she says she always spearheaded the positions she held.