Desserts

“Hey, did you see the treats at the graduation party?” my friend texted me just as I was wiping frosting off my hands from an … Read more

“You brought the cupcake cake? Everyone’s already asking for a slice!” That was my neighbor’s text right after I showed up at the block party … Read more

“You’re telling me this cupcake is soaked in three kinds of milk?” my friend asked skeptically as I handed her one of the cozy tres … Read more

“Hey, do you think these cookies look like little bouquets?” my niece asked, holding up a colorful flower-shaped sugar cookie with a grin that could … Read more

“You brought *what* for the bake sale?” my coworker laughed, eyeing the oddly shaped bars I nervously placed on the table. Honestly, I had whipped … Read more

“You really should try this strawberry mousse cake,” my friend texted me one sleepy Thursday night. Honestly, I was skeptical—strawberry mousse sounded delicate and complicated, … Read more

“You’re not seriously adding Baileys to chocolate mousse, are you?” my friend asked, eyebrows raised as I whisked the heavy cream in my crowded kitchen. … Read more

“You have to try these lemon lavender shortbread cookies,” my neighbor said, sliding a little tin across the fence during one of those rare spring … Read more

“You’ve got to try these scone bites,” my friend texted me one sleepy Saturday morning. Honestly, I was skeptical—fluffy strawberry scone bites with vanilla bean … Read more

“Are you sure this will roll?” I muttered under my breath, eyeing the spongy carrot cake sheet cooling on the rack. It was one of … Read more