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I’ve been baking for as long as I can remember. There’s something about the precision that appeals to me, as well as its transformative quality. Things puff up and look utterly different than the batter or dough. And finally, I’ve always had a sweet tooth, and baking has been a way to satisfy that. Last month, I baked a cream cheese poundcake [2] that will become part of my regular repertoire. But if I had to pick one favorite, it would be chocolate chip cookies [3]. What’s yours?
Painting by Joel Penkman [1]