Dessert Recipes

Introduction There used to be a tiny bakery tucked away in a sleepy corner of Vermont that made the most unforgettable flag cake. When they … Read more

Introduction Last Saturday afternoon, I was minding my own business, rearranging the clutter on my kitchen counter, when the quiet plumber fixing my leaky sink … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple apple crisp. I grabbed the wrong kind of apples — instead of the tart Granny Smiths, I … Read more

The summer I turned thirty, I found myself sitting on a quiet bench in a bustling farmers market, notebook in hand, pretending to be a … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple batch of peach cobbler—I had visions of fluffy biscuit topping and golden crusts dancing in my head. I … Read more

Introduction My roommate had sworn off peach cobbler for years. She claimed it was just too sweet, too mushy, and honestly, a bit boring. Then … Read more

Introduction It was 11:17 PM on a quiet Thursday, and that stubborn craving for something sweet and warm hit me like a lightning bolt. I … Read more

Last Sunday afternoon, my neighbor watched me wrestling with a giant peach cobbler recipe that was clearly meant for a crowd. She didn’t say anything … Read more

“Why can’t we just toss the peaches right on the grill without peeling or cutting them first?” my friend asked one humid Saturday afternoon while … Read more

The neighborhood summer picnic was in less than two hours and I had absolutely nothing to bring. Everyone else had these impressive multi-layer cakes and … Read more