The weird thing I did I replaced oil with mashed bananas. Yep. No oil. Just bananas. And it worked. The muffins are dense but not heavy. Soft but holding onto every bit of the strawberry juice. Why it matters right now Spring’s here. Strawberries filling shelves, begging to be used while they’re still shiny and … Read more

Why I’ve been sneaking bites at my desk It’s not the big fancy cakes or the intricate layers that get me. It’s the way the sharp tang of lemon zest hits just right, mingling with the ripe, sticky-sweet strawberries—like springtime stole a little piece of the office fridge. I didn’t plan on making this. I … Read more

Why I Made This There’s no elegant reason. Just stumbled into a thrift shop and bought a vintage pie dish — it’s cracked and a little crooked. Somehow that begged for a messier, more raw kind of cheesecake. No fuss, no fancy crust. Just strawberries, cream, and a dash of patience. I didn’t plan to … Read more

Forget Everything You Know About Breakfast This one’s not just oats soaked in milk. It’s strawberries sinking into creamy ricotta, a splash of vanilla that’s basically dessert perfume in a jar. I swear, I woke up craving that smell—the fruity, slightly tangy reminder of grandma’s strawberry shortcake, but in a portable, no-fuss bowl. You don’t … Read more

I used to think of raspberries as just that little tang in my yogurt or a garnish on fancy desserts. But last summer, I accidentally broke open a basket and bit into one that was perfectly ripe—bright burst of tartness, almost fizzy on my tongue. It wasn’t just a berry, it was a wake-up call, … Read more

Why I Make This By Accident I never planned to bake today. Just wandering through the kitchen, stare at the fridge, and suddenly, I’m peeling strawberries like I’m in some weird obsession. It’s not about the beautiful red, or even the smell of the berries—I swear it’s that sticky glaze. That pool of sugar and … Read more