Hey friend! Let’s talk about one of my favorite things to bake, ever: the cruffin. I’ll never forget the first time I tried one. I couldn’t figure it out. Was it a croissant? Was it a muffin? The answer was yes. It had all the flaky, buttery, pull-apart layers of […]
Hey there! Let’s talk about one of my favorite things to bake: choux pastry. I know, I know. It sounds super fancy and complicated. Pâte à Choux. For years, I was too intimidated to even try it. I pictured French chefs in tall hats and assumed it was some kind […]
Hey everyone! If you’re looking for a recipe that feels like a warm hug on a quiet afternoon, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re making a Classic Madeira Cake. Now, this isn’t your typical light and airy sponge. A real Madeira cake has a bit more substance. It’s […]
Hey there, friend. I have a confession to make. I’m a breakfast person. A big breakfast person. And a while back, I stumbled upon a recipe that completely changed the game for me. Picture this: You wake up on a lazy weekend morning. You’re craving pancakes. But you’re also dreaming […]
Hey there! Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. Today, we’re going to make something seriously special: the best Strawberry Cake Pops you’ve ever had. Seriously. Forget those super-sweet, kinda fake-tasting ones. We’re making these from the ground up. The result? A perfect little bite of real strawberry cake, held together […]
Have you ever tasted something so bright and flavorful it feels like actual sunshine on your tongue? That’s what a spoonful of real, homemade lemon curd is like. There’s something so special about it. The color alone is enough to make you happy, a vibrant, cheerful yellow. And the taste? […]
When I think of summer, I think of this dessert. Seriously. It’s the taste of a sunny afternoon, a backyard barbecue, or just a simple, happy moment. This isn’t your grandma’s classic strawberry shortcake with dry, crumbly biscuits. Nope. This is something else entirely. We’re making a cake. A super […]
Hey there. Let’s talk about weekend breakfast. If you’re the designated pancake-maker in your house, you know the drill. You stand over a hot stove, carefully pouring and flipping, while everyone else eats in shifts. By the time you finally sit down, the first batch is cold. I’ve been there. […]
Welcome! Today, we’re diving into one of the most elegant yet surprisingly simple desserts you can make: the Charlotte Cake. If you’ve ever gazed at a French patisserie window, you’ve likely seen this masterpiece—a crown of delicate ladyfinger biscuits holding a cloud-like mousse. It’s a dessert with history, famously refined […]
Hey there! Let’s talk about a dessert that looks like it belongs in a fancy French bakery but is secretly one of the most straightforward, impressive things you can make. The Tarte Tatin. The first time I saw one, I was floored. A perfect spiral of dark, glistening apples on […]
