Desserts
The Secret Nostalgia of McDonald’s Apple Pie—A Fresh Perspective
I never thought I’d break down a fast-food dessert like this, but here I am. The weird part? It’s the ...
Berry Tart That Somehow Sets the Record for Freshness
I was just trying to clear out old fruit in my fridge, stuff that was almost too ripe to eat. ...
Lost Art of the Bread Box: Sugar Cookie Bars
My grandma kept her sugar cookies in the bread box. Not in a tin, or a jar, but right on ...
Firework Cupcakes: Snack for When the Silence Gets Loud
What if cupcakes could be a little rebellion? I’ve been thinking about how I often chase quiet moments. But sometimes, ...
Patriotic Cheesecake Bars: A Summer Afternoon Surprise
I didn’t plan to make anything special today, just wanted something easy to snack on. Then I realized I had ...
Vanilla Cupcakes with a Twist: The Nostalgic Flavor That Surprised Me
I never thought about vanilla cupcakes as a *meditation* on memory. Just last week, I was smelling the vanilla beans ...
The Unexpected Joy of a Vintage Apple Pie in the Age of Sourdough & Cloud Cakes
Revisit the Ordinary Made this pie for the first time in a long while. No fancy ingredients. Just good apples, ...
The Lemon Cake That Smells Like a Freshly Rinsed Kitchen Sponge (In the Best Way)
Why I Bake When I’m Tired Today I wanted something simple but not. I mean, really simple. No fancy frosting, ...
Blueberry Coffee Cake: A Morning Ritual Reclaimed
Why a coffee cake? Not just for mornings anymore. Turns out, blueberry coffee cake isn’t about breakfast alone. I’ve been ...
The Unexpected Joy of a Strawberry Sheet Cake You Can’t Stop Eating
Why Now? Nothing says summer like the smell of ripe strawberries. But sometimes, I wonder if we’re missing out on ...