Dessert Recipes

There used to be a tiny bakery tucked behind a vintage shop on Main Street that made the most incredible pumpkin sourdough loaf. When they … Read more

I used to think pumpkin desserts were a one-trick pony. You know, pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, maybe some pumpkin muffins if you’re feeling ambitious. But … Read more

My neighbor Jenna wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to borrow a ladder—ours had mysteriously vanished after a garage sale—and the smell hit … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple batch of savory cheese scones. I had the cheddar out, the chives chopped, the butter cubed and waiting. … Read more

The woman at the campsite next to ours watched me trying to build a fire for what felt like forever. I had the kindling all … Read more

The neighborhood block party was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten I signed up to bring a dessert. Everyone else would be bringing those … Read more

There used to be a tiny diner off Highway 17 near the coast that made a peach cobbler that defied explanation. When they closed suddenly—boarded … Read more

I wasn’t expecting to find my new favorite quick bread recipe while getting my car’s oil changed. There I was, sitting in the sticky vinyl … Read more

This was supposed to be a batch of my standard chocolate chip cookies. You know the ones—butter, sugar, the usual suspects. I had the mixer … Read more

Jenny wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to borrow a ladder and the smell of cinnamon and brown sugar hit me before I … Read more