Easy Sweets

“You really need to try this,” my friend insisted, sliding a plate across the table during our last weekend gathering. I was skeptical at first—blueberry … Read more

That sticky, golden jar sitting on my kitchen counter wasn’t part of a grand plan. Honestly, it began on an afternoon when I found a … Read more

“Hey, do you think we can make a dessert that looks like the American flag?” my niece asked last Fourth of July, right as I … Read more

“Hey, did you bring the pretzel rods for the picnic?” my friend called out as I fumbled through my bag, half-dreading the usual sugary snacks … Read more

“Are you sure this will work?” I asked myself, eyeing the bowl of sour cherries I’d impulsively bought at the farmer’s market that morning. I … Read more

“You know, I wasn’t even planning on baking that day,” I remember saying to my friend over the phone, the sun warming the kitchen just … Read more

“Are you sure you want pancakes for breakfast again?” my roommate asked as she peeked into the kitchen. Honestly, I was half-expecting her to roll … Read more

“Are you sure this will hold together?” my friend asked, eyeing the towering white cake layers I was assembling on the picnic table. Honestly, I … Read more

“Are you sure this will work?” my sister asked, eyeing the layers of bright red and blue gelatin swirling into the soft vanilla cake. I … Read more

“Hey, do you think red, white, and blue can taste as good as they look?” my friend texted me right before the Fourth of July … Read more