My father was literally the dark, handsome, silent type. A man of deeds, not words. Every morning, he would leave the house early. But before leaving, he would bring my mother a tray of toast in bed ...

Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease and line a 9 inch springform pan (or 9 inch cake pan) with parchment. You can also use a standard-sized loaf pan, but will need to bake for 10-15 minutes longer.