The Baking Journal

Stories from the kitchen, tested tips, and a little inspiration.

May 17, 2026 8 min read

Soft, chewy cookies aren't luck — they're a handful of small decisions about butter, sugar, mixing, and time. Here's everything I've learned.

April 21, 2026 7 min read

Flan humbled me more than any other dessert. Here's the story of the cracked, curdled, weepy failures that eventually taught me to make it silky.

March 29, 2026 7 min read

You don't need pastry-school skills to make gorgeous cupcakes. These ten beginner-friendly techniques turn a tub of frosting into a showstopper.