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    MONTHLY Baking Challenge

    We’re taking a sweet pause…

    Thank you for being a part of our Baking Challenge community!

    Hosting these fun monthly bakes since 2017 has been an absolute joy. Hearing how these challenges have brought happiness to your lives truly means the world to me! However, after much thought, I’ve decided to pause them for now.

    What’s next?

    This is just the beginning of something even sweeter. My team and I are busy dreaming up exciting new ways to celebrate the joy of baking with you. Be sure to join our email list so you’re the first to know what’s coming!

    In the meantime, I hope you explore the recipes that our incredible baking community has tackled below. You’ll find endless inspiration, helpful tips, and plenty of mouthwatering recipes to try at home.

    Happy baking,
    Tessa

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    Meet Tessa

    I share trusted baking recipes your friends will LOVE alongside insights into the science of sweets. I’m a professionally trained chef, cookbook author, and cookie queen. I love to write about all things sweet, carb-y, and homemade. I live in Phoenix, Arizona (hence the blog name!).

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