Hi there! I’m Molly Harrington, a 42-year-old dessert devotee living in Asheville, North Carolina, where the mountain air seems to carry the scent of vanilla and cinnamon every time I open my kitchen window. I’ve been baking since I was tall enough to reach the counter with a step stool, which usually meant standing on a phone book or two in my grandma’s cozy Ohio kitchen.
My journey into the sweet side of the culinary world wasn’t exactly planned. I started off studying art history, believe it or not, and while I loved getting lost in brushstrokes and sculpture, I found my true creative outlet in the folds of buttery croissants and the shine of perfectly tempered chocolate. There’s something so satisfying about blending science with a little magic and a lot of patience. Desserts aren’t just about sugar—they’re stories, memories, sometimes even therapy wrapped in flaky pastry or silky custard.
After college, I worked in a few cafes, doing everything from brewing espresso to eventually managing the pastry section. I learned from some wildly talented bakers—some with formal training, some with recipes passed down through generations—and I soaked up every lesson. Over the years, I’ve built up a repertoire of recipes that feel like old friends. Some are classics with a twist, like my bourbon-maple pecan pie, and others are just plain fun, like cereal milk panna cotta or miso-salted caramel brownies.
What I love most, though, is sharing these recipes with other home cooks. I know what it’s like to feel nervous cracking your first egg over a mixing bowl or worrying that your cake won’t rise. Trust me, I’ve burned more than a few batches and dropped a cheesecake or two—once right in front of dinner guests! But every flop taught me something, and every success reminded me why I fell in love with baking in the first place.
These days, my kitchen is both my sanctuary and my playground. I keep it stocked with good butter, better chocolate, and a drawer full of mismatched measuring spoons that somehow always do the trick. I believe anyone can become a great dessert maker with a bit of curiosity, a pinch of patience, and the willingness to embrace the occasional mess.
If you’re here because you want to bake something beautiful, nostalgic, or just downright delicious—I’m so glad you found me. Let’s turn up the oven, dust off the flour, and make some magic together.