Dessert Recipes

“Why can’t we just roll the dough balls in cinnamon sugar before frying?” my neighbor’s daughter asked one chilly Saturday morning as I attempted to … Read more

“Hand me that bowl,” my neighbor said casually, already pulling out a carton of fresh strawberries from the fridge. I’d stopped by to borrow a … Read more

Introduction The company picnic was in less than two hours, and I’d completely blanked on bringing dessert. Everyone else was talking about their triple-layer cakes … Read more

Introduction The summer I decided to change my usual weekend routine, I found myself at a small, bustling farmer’s market downtown—totally off my usual path. … Read more

My roommate had insisted for years that she was allergic to peaches. I mean, she swore off the fruit with this dramatic flair that made … Read more

Introduction There used to be this tiny French bakery tucked away on a quiet street in Portland’s Pearl District that made the most unforgettable cherry … Read more

Introduction Last Saturday, while I was juggling a mess of grocery bags and trying to keep my curious cat off the counter, my neighbor, Mrs. … Read more

Last Fourth of July, I was juggling a picnic basket and a frisbee in the park when the sharp scent of fresh strawberries hit me … Read more

Last summer, I was sorting through a stack of old magazines at a local flea market, just killing time and hoping to find something interesting … Read more

“Why can’t we just bake the sugar cookie dough right on the pan and top it with fruit afterward?” my friend asked one chilly December … Read more