Could I use a cake mix?

Can I skip the sifting?

But what if I want a cookie rightnow?

Natasha Pickowicz with Cookbook

Simply recipes / Wanda Abraham

Throughout Natasha Pickowiczs beautiful cookbook,More Than Cake, one overarching theme really struck a chord with me.

She challenges you to take a breath and experience the joy that comes from simply baking.

Chip salad, anyone?

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

I havent tried it since but now I want to make it againitcouldbe delicious!

Its like a gift my past self gives my future self.

Everyone goes crazy for my signature salad.

First thing you eat from your Halloween candy bucket?Bite-size butterfingers.

The ratio of that thin chocolate shell to that peanut buttery toffee (Is it toffee??

What is that stuff??)

Theyre both ideal places to eat with friends and family because the food is so likable.

After an exhausting day, what’s your go-to meal?I love a snack plate.

is still the piece of cookware I use the mostits a basic 10-inch stainless steel fryer panfrom All-Clad.

I just cant decideis it vegan?

Hopefully someday Ill crack the code.

BUY THE COOKBOOK:More Than Cake