Jackie Bruchez of Oceanside, Calif., started her food blog, The Seaside Baker, six years ago as a hobby, but it soon became her full-time job. She shares her favorite sweet recipes in a new cookbook, ...

It started innocently enough: My friend Mary was celebrating what we’ll call a “significant” birthday at her summer home. I booked my flights, then asked, “Would you like me to bring a cake?” As a ...

I lived with my grandparents for a year after high school and I loved walking in the door and seeing a cake pan cooling on the counter. I would cut myself a square and relish the simple dessert. It ...