Nothing better than mom's cooking or baking eh Max! I agree, prices rise yet resources stagnate. I associate that to inflation, price controls on commodities, corporate greed and other factors. When I was 18 - 20, I worked for the local farmer. They farmed 3000 acres and I hauled wheat, barley, oats and canola to the elevator. I remember wheat being $2 - $3 a bushel. Canola at the time was about $8 which meant good money for them. Prices have not changed much but bread is not $0.50 either is it. You are so right. The middle men do indeed take a lot.

Enjoy your moms baking! It is precious!