in college to relieve stress, but macarons caught her eye, captured her imagination, and set her on a path to pair exquisite confections with flavors from her childhood. Now she shows you how to make dozens of versatile cookies and other diverse desserts for joyful occasions year-round. Start with Red Bean Puff Pastry Cookies, Persimmon Pecan Biscotti, and other beginner-friendly bakes. Explore the rich, colorful world of macarons, including Matcha White Chocolate and Honey Brie Chili Crisp fillings, with expert guidance on variations, modifications, and troubleshooting. Ace Browned Butter Miso Cookies, Ube Melting Moments, other drop cookies, and decorating sugar cookies like a pro. Then create showstoppers, from Matcha Caramels and Thai Milk Tea Cream Puffs to Vietnamese Coffee Pavlova and Yuzu Raspberry Crème Brûlée. Gorgeous photography offers vibrant inspiration, while process shots guide you, step by step, through important techniques. Life is short, so bake it sweet!