I have some serious philosophies about dessert. People think I’m pretty picky about what dessert I will and won’t eat, but I choose to use the word “selective.” Because while I eat dessert every day, I want the experience to be totally worth it. No dry cookies, no cakey brownies, and definitely nothing boring. Dessert should be exciting, innovative, and over the top! Like this:
Sigh. I love truffles.
Or this Big Daddy of a cheesecake:
In my world, baked goods are at their best when they are:
- Chocolate (and fudgy!)
- Gooey
- Yeasty
- Intense
And, of course, when they include peanut butter. But not everyone is with me on that. So from time to time, I promise to publish recipes that involve neither chocolate nor peanut butter. But don’t worry. Sugar will always be a factor!
My life includes a bazillion different elements: my family, my job, my friends, my blah blah blah. I love it all, but I always treasure a moment in solitude with the perfect chocolate chip cookie.
Consider this blog a love letter to baked goods and the creativity that comes with inventing or adapting fabulous desserts.
This place is Just. About. Baked. So here are some of my baking staples and philosophies!