You know those crisp fall mornings when you’re wrapped in your favorite cardigan, sipping a mug of spiced chai, and daydreaming about all things pumpkin? That was me last September, standing in my kitchen at 7 a.m., half-awake but totally craving something cozy. A little voice in my head said, “Pumpkin cake, Lisa—moist layers, cinnamon-sweet …
A Cozy Start Hey there, friend—grab a mug of cocoa (or eggnog, no judgment here!) and let me tell you the story of how this dreamy cheesecake came to be. Last December, I was elbow-deep in gift wrap, Christmas playlists humming in the background, and that familiar jingle-jangle of my grandma’s vintage eggnog ladle calling …
I’ll never forget the first time I served this Better Than Everything Cake at a family gathering. It was a chilly November evening, and I’d spent the whole day tinkering in the kitchen—burning (and then salvaging) my first attempt at caramel. By the time I finally drizzled that glossy, homemade sauce over the pillowy layers, …
One of my all-time favorite memories is stumbling into my mom’s kitchen on a sleepy Sunday morning, the light just streaming through lace curtains, and catching whiffs of cinnamon dough rising on the counter. I’d pull up a chair, watch her knead that soft, pillowy dough, and daydream about the sweet swirl–and I swear, that’s …
Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Roll Cake You know those mornings when you’re craving something warm, sweet, and totally comforting, but you don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen? That was me last November, curled up in my favorite mug of coffee, staring out at a crisp, golden fall day and dreaming of the ultimate …
Lemon Bundt Cake: A Little Slice of Sunshine You know those days when the weather’s a bit gloomy, maybe even downright rainy, and you just need a bright spot to lift your spirits? Well, that was me last spring, curled up in my favorite armchair with a hot cup of tea, noodling around for a …
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cake You know those crisp autumn afternoons when the leaves are showing off their best shades of gold and crimson, and all you want is something warm and cozy in your hands? That was me last October, strapped into comfy boots and leaf-peeping with my neighbor Marjorie, who wouldn’t stop raving about …
Some days, I swear the kitchen is my happy place—and on rainy Sunday mornings, it’s practically my sanctuary. There’s just something about pouring a cup of strong coffee, sliding on my favorite apron (the one with the polite little stains), and whipping up a dessert that’s equal parts chocolatey and peanut buttery. My friends call …
I still remember the first time I pulled these Texas Sheet Cake Cookies out of the oven on a drizzly Sunday afternoon. My kitchen smelled like a chocolate-lover’s dream (seriously, I think the neighbors could sniff it), and I was curled up in my favorite chair, mug of coffee in hand, waiting for just one …
A Cozy Morning Memory You know those mornings when you’re scrambling to get breakfast on the table, and everyone seems to appear out of thin air, right when your skillet is at maximum pancake capacity? That was me last spring—standing at the stove with batter drips on my apron, three hungry kiddos underfoot, and syrup …
