Easy Sweets

“You’ll never guess what happened when I baked this classic old fashioned coconut cake three layer for my neighbor’s birthday,” I started, handing over the … Read more

“Hey, have you tried that banana bread with the crunchy walnut topping?” My coworker asked me one slow afternoon at work, and honestly, I was … Read more

“You’re throwing away sourdough discard? Wait—don’t!” That was my friend Jess’s offhand comment one evening, right after I’d admitted to tossing my sourdough starter discard … Read more

“Are those candy eyes supposed to be watching me?” my niece asked, giggling as she poked at the tray of chewy monster cookie bars cooling … Read more

The moment my neighbor dropped by last Fourth of July with a plastic container full of this fresh red white and blue berry trifle with … Read more

“Hey, did you bring the graduation treats?” My friend’s text popped up just as I was wrestling with a last-minute party prep meltdown. Honestly, I … Read more

“Hey, can you make a cake for the game day? Something with our school colors?” That text popped up on my phone just as I … Read more

“You’re not seriously going to make scones again, are you?” my roommate grumbled from the couch on a sleepy Saturday morning. Honestly, I get it—scones … Read more

“You’re going to love waking up to this,” my friend texted me one sleepy Saturday night. Honestly, I was skeptical—overnight casseroles always sounded like one … Read more

“Can you believe this cake came out of a last-minute scramble?” my friend asked, peering over at the towering layers of chocolate and strawberry goodness … Read more