Desserts

I didn’t plan on making dessert today. Just grabbing strawberries to snack on while I squeeze in some work. But then I noticed how the sun hits the kitchen window, making the berries look nearly luminous, almost like they’re glowing from within. Took a whiff. That sharp sweet aroma, like biting a ripe strawberry right … Read more

Odd start, maybe I’ve been saving bruised strawberries for weeks, not because I want to be wasteful but because I can’t quite toss them yet. Those softened, slightly deflated berries smell like childhood afternoons—sticky fingers, hoop earrings, and my grandma’s backyard. Today, I realized that their tangy sweetness paired with the sharp pop of lemon … Read more

Why try this weird combo? Ever think about how strawberries and matcha are the odd couple of the baking world? Like, one’s bright and sweet, almost a summer blush, while the other’s bitter, grassy, and morning-quiet. I made these cookies when I was messing around with food science — trying to see if I could … Read more

Why I Made These Instead of a Full Cheesecake I was supposed to bake a cheesecake. Well, kinda. But the idea of lugging out my springform pan, waiting for the crust to chill, then obsessively balancing slices—nah. Instead, I grabbed some strawberries, cream cheese, and cookie dough. Smashed everything together. Simple. Hell, maybe a little … Read more

Why these cupcakes are different I didn’t set out to make another strawberry cupcake. Honestly, I just wanted one that smelled like walking through a berry field after a rainstorm—fresh, a little earthy, with that bright pop of ripe strawberries. But then I remembered my grandma’s old cream cheese frosting, which always has a slight … Read more

When I Was Crazy Enough to Squish Cheesecake into Tiny Bites It started with a late-night craving. The fridge was calling. I grabbed a block of cream cheese, strawberries, and a bag of graham crackers. Somehow, I thought, what if I made cheesecake into little orbs? Not perfect spheres, just rough edges and all. The … Read more

Why I Gave Up Picking Perfect Ripe Fruit Most days I walk past bananas that have lost their machine-perfect yellow glow. Too brown? Too soft. It used to bug me. Then I realized—those bananas that are kinda missed the mark are exactly what I wanted. Mushy, sweet, fragrant with caramel and vanilla. Same with strawberries—a … Read more

Stale mornings and forgotten pasts Made these muffins when I was feeling nostalgic about my grandma’s kitchen. There’s a soft, sweet smell of fresh strawberries hitting the air, mixed with a cream cheese tang that catches you off guard. No fancy ingredients, just messy bowls and a pinch of something I couldn’t quite put into … Read more

Why I Can’t Stop Thinking About These Bars So I was at this tiny cafe last week — the kind with mismatched chairs, and a barely-there sign out front. I ordered a coffee and spotted these strawberry crumble bars sitting on a plate, forgotten behind a stack of napkins. One bite had me grinning. The … Read more

When I first decided to bake these, I didn’t expect a confession. Actually, I was just tired of the usual Valentine’s treats. Tried to make something that tasted like a messy, juicy berry moment—like biting into a fresh strawberry buried inside a soft, velvety cake. They smell like fresh cut strawberries, yes, but it’s the … Read more