Listen, we all have our obsessions. Some people sew and embroider anything and everything they can pin down. I once met a porcelain doll collector who spent thousands of dollars on her self-professed obsession, devoting several large storage spaces to them. Basebal, football, and basketball fans around the world obsess over their favorite players’ cards and memorabilia. Until several years ago, I had a major obsession of my very own...desserts. My only rules were, nothing mad

The sound of Bill Withers' rich vocals rang in my head, and I felt something that was oddly soothing and familiar as I watched my daughter whip, stir, design, repeat. For a time, this was her favorite song. She says it always reminded her of my grandmother, who greatly influenced her desire to be in the kitchen. When she is, she becomes lost in a world of palate-pleasing creation. It is her safety zone. You might as well put out cones and barricades and redirect all traffic