Easy Sweets

“You’ve got to try this cake,” my neighbor called over the fence one afternoon, holding up a slice like a trophy. Honestly, I was skeptical—stout … Read more

“Wait, you made a cookie cake? Like, the whole thing is just one giant cookie?” That was my neighbor’s incredulous text after I dropped off … Read more

“Are you sure these are just brownie bites?” my cousin asked, eyeing the tiny treats perched on the platter like little graduation caps. Honestly, I … Read more

“Hey, did you see that cake at Jamie’s graduation party? How did she make it look so flawless?” That’s exactly what my sister texted me … Read more

“Hey, you really have to try this,” my neighbor texted me one hot afternoon, right when I was wondering what on earth to bring to … Read more

“You sure this will work?” my sister asked, eyebrows raised as I poked holes all over the bright red cake, a little skeptical herself. Honestly, … Read more

“You seriously have to try this cake,” my neighbor texted one rainy afternoon, the kind of message that felt like a lifeline during a long, … Read more

“Wait, did you just say rhubarb bars with brown butter crumble?” That’s exactly what my friend texted me one rainy Saturday afternoon as I was … Read more

“You really sure about this combo?” my friend asked, eyebrows raised as I was chopping rhubarb stalks, the kitchen still smelling faintly of morning coffee. … Read more

“You *have* to try the tart!” That’s what my friend whispered last spring, sliding a slice of this fresh mimosa bar fruit tart across the … Read more