Introduction My friend Julia had insisted for years that pumpkin anything—muffins, pies, lattes—was overrated and frankly, a bit boring. Four autumns, countless pumpkin spice products, … Read more
It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday, and suddenly, I was hit by this fierce craving for something warm, soft, and pumpkin-y. I didn’t … Read more
It was 10:37 PM on a quiet Tuesday, and I was hit with a serious sweet craving that just wouldn’t quit. I didn’t have any … Read more
This was supposed to be a simple summer berry trifle. Honestly, I grabbed the wrong container of whipped topping, the freezer was way colder than … Read more
Introduction “Why can’t we just skip the oven and chill the cheesecake bars instead?” my friend asked one humid Saturday afternoon as we faced a … Read more
Introduction “The neighborhood bake-off was in just two hours and I hadn’t even started baking. Everyone else was flaunting their triple-layer, days-in-the-making masterpieces while I … Read more
I was unpacking groceries last Saturday when the sharp, earthy scent of zucchini hit me — and suddenly I was nine again, sitting cross-legged on … Read more
Introduction My friend Claire claimed she wasn’t a peach cobbler person for over a decade. She’d politely refuse any offer, insisting she just preferred fruit … Read more
Introduction The summer afternoon was humming with the kind of quiet only a small-town Saturday can bring. My neighbor, Mrs. Loring, watched me wrestle with … Read more
This was supposed to be a simple attempt at a classic zucchini bread. I grabbed the wrong chocolate chips—semi-sweet instead of the bittersweet I planned—and … Read more
