Hows & Whys

Mixing, separating, and baking just for you—with a formula on the blackboard and cocktail on the counter.

No more broken egg yolks or failed meringue! Off with you, cardboard brownies and Listerine lemon snaps! Below you’ll find the basics of successful cookiedom made easy — with lots of pictures to clarify essential steps and strategies. Please write to tell me what you think or to offer suggestions on the How & Whys you’d like to see featured on this page.