Berry Ricotta Cake with Honey Labneh

Plus 9 whimsical ways to romanticize the everyday.

Baker’s Notes:

Simple, stir-together batter; moist with pockets of berries

Low effort - high reward; very adaptable

Hi Bakers!

Ever try to romanticize your life?

I’ve read many versions of this story - how to appreciate the little things in life to boost your mood. Many echo the same tired, self-care affirmations we’ve heard time and again - Unplug! Take a walk! Have a dance party! Rearrange your furniture! 

No, I want small acts of indulgence. I want to host myself with simple treats. I want to utilize things I already own and love. I want free ways to feel fancy (and yes, still go for walks, drink lemon water, and host the occasional dance party because they all always make me feel better). But I also want a warm slice of ricotta cake on the good china and then to check it off my to-do list like an accomplishment. Who’s with me?

Here are my 9 easy wins to add some frivolous joy to your life:

1. Leisure Lists. Think of them like a to-do list but for all the things that bring you joy during the…