My friend Jenna had adamantly refused pumpkin desserts for years. Seriously, over five whole autumns, she turned her nose up at anything remotely pumpkin-spiced. Then … Read more
There used to be a cozy little bakery tucked away on a quiet street corner in Portland’s Northwest District that made the most unforgettable pumpkin … Read more
Introduction “The power went out halfway through my visit to Jane’s apartment last October, and honestly, it was a quiet kind of chaos. I was … Read more
“The neighborhood block party was in less than two hours and I’d completely forgotten about bringing a dessert. Everyone else was showing up with these … Read more
Introduction There used to be a tiny bakery tucked away on a quiet corner of Charleston’s historic district that made the most unforgettable peach cobbler … Read more
It was 11:37 PM on a sleepy Thursday, and I was craving something sweet but not too heavy—something that felt like a hug in muffin … Read more
“Why can’t you just toss everything in one bowl and call it a day?” my friend asked last Sunday afternoon as we stared at the … Read more
Introduction Last Thursday afternoon, I was waiting for a plumber to fix a leaky faucet when, honestly, I wasn’t expecting any cooking chat from him. … Read more
“I never thought zucchini belonged in brownies,” Mark said, arms crossed, eyebrow raised, as I pulled the pan from the oven one rainy Tuesday evening. … Read more
The neighborhood bake sale was in less than two hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else had already been boasting about their multi-day marinated cakes … Read more
