Introduction My dad had insisted for years that cheesecake was overrated. Seriously, he claimed the whole fuss over creamy, rich desserts was just not his … Read more

The summer I moved into my new apartment, I wasn’t expecting to meet anyone who could teach me a thing or two about holiday desserts. … Read more

“The neighborhood block party was in less than three hours, and I had zero patriotic treats ready. Everyone else was bringing those fancy layered cakes … Read more

There used to be this little bakery tucked inside a lively farmers market in Charleston that made the most unforgettable red, white, and blue pinwheel … Read more

The summer air was thick with the scent of freshly cut grass and distant barbecue smoke last Independence Day when a faint crackling pop from … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple berry tart for a casual summer picnic. I grabbed the wrong cream cheese—half a tub of whipped instead … Read more

“Last Friday afternoon wasn’t going to be anything special. I’d just dropped by my neighbor’s for a quick chat about the town’s upcoming July 4th … Read more

“Why can’t you just poke holes all over the cake and pour the sweetened condensed milk right on top?” my friend asked during our last-minute … Read more