Hi, I’m Alice Barry

Founder of CookFavorite • Baker of Joyful Treats • Believer in Dessert First

Let me tell you about the day I learned that baking isn’t just about recipes—it’s about love.

I was eight years old, standing on a wobbly stool in my grandma’s kitchen, trying to “help” her make her famous peach pie. Flour dusted the air like snow, and my tiny hands fumbled with the rolling pin. When I accidentally knocked the sugar bowl into the sink, I froze, expecting her to scold me. Instead, she laughed, hugged me, and said, “Sugar’s replaceable, but memories like this? Never.”

That pie—slightly lopsided, with a crack in the crust—was the best thing I’d ever tasted. Not because it was perfect, but because it was ours.

Why CookFavorite Exists

Years later, I traded that wobbly stool for a culinary degree and a career crafting desserts. But I never forgot my grandma’s lesson: Baking is magic when it’s shared.

Here, you’ll find:

  • Stories behind the sweets (like how my dog once ate a whole birthday cake… and lived to beg for more).
  • No-judgment recipes (because we’ve all burned a cookie or two!).
  • Science made simple (how to rescue split ganache, why room-temperature eggs matter, etc.).

What Makes This Place Different?

I’m not here to be the “expert” shouting from a pedestal. I’m your baking buddy.

  •  No food stylist needed—my photos show desserts as they actually look (sprinkles scattered, crumbs included!).
  •  No fancy gadgets? No problem! My recipes work in real kitchens with real messes.
  •  Taste > Trends—you’ll find classic chocolate chip cookies right next to matcha macarons.

When I’m Not Baking…

You’ll find me:

  • Hiking Arizona’s trails with my sidekick, a golden retriever named Biscuit.
  • Sipping lattes at my favorite Phoenix café while scribbling recipe ideas on napkins.
  • Collecting vintage cookbooks (my 1960s Betty Crocker is my prized possession!).

Let’s Bake Memories Together

Whether you’re here for a quick weeknight brownie or a showstopping wedding cake, I’m so glad you’re here. Grab your whisk, and let’s make something delicious—imperfections and all.

With love and butter,
Alice