This drama has many typical makjang elements, but the story sucked me in with its heartbreak, secrets and courage in face of all odds. It's ten years old, but it is still the 30th highest rated Korean drama of all time.

While the show features lots of delicious looking bread and dough preparation, it's evident the writer knew nothing whatsoever about bread. Having baked bread since I was 8 years old, I find the world of breadmaking portrayed here unrealistic and comical. It is not necessary or particularly helpful to have a good sense of smell when making bread. Nor does it take years and years to master the art, especially in a commercial bakery with professional equipment. However, perhaps it would take years in that particular bakery because the teacher is never once shown actually teaching anyone how to make bread. The apprentices seem to be left to flounder and scrape along on their own with no guidance. After years of working there they don't even have the least idea how to make sourdough, for goodness' sake.

Definitely watch this show for the family drama and character development, not the baking.