I'm not sure if it was my overconsumption of raw chocolate chip cookie dough, or the amazing smells that filled my kitchen growing up, but somewhere along the line I feel in love with baking. To me, there is nothing like a homemade chocolate chip cookie right out of the oven (and if you can find something more satisfying please let me know). Bakeries are not that hard to come by, and in a big city it's not uncommon to pass five or six before taking the first sip of your morning coffee. But if you've recently moved to a new area (like me), are just visiting for the weekend, or just need a new place to grab a cupcake, finding a good bakery can be a difficult and time consuming process. I hope I can make this process a little easier by letting you in on some of my favorite places, some of my friends favorite places, or simply places I have heard non-stop amazing things about. Going to a bakery should always be a special experience, because no one enjoys spending $5 on a cupcake that wasn't worth the price or throwing away you're hard work at spin class. I love everything about baking, it's so innovative and allows you to create something that's truly original. I hope you enjoy these places just as much as I do, and as Woody Allen said "There is no question there is an unseen world; the question is, how far is it from midtown and how late is it open?"
Love,
Sarah
Love,
Sarah