It's what I requested for my birthday, and it was my response whenever my mom asked, "What dessert should I make?" Then, in my 20s, I had the most delicious brownie that completely shifted my opinion.

We didn’t have cable growing up, so my viewing options were limited to about 10 channels (or less, if our rabbit ears were being persnickety). As a result I watched a lot of PBS, including The French ...

The French chef has never steered me wrong. • Julia Child's brownies, from Baking With Julia, are ooey-gooey with a crackly top. • Her recipe has a number of steps, but is worth it. • For the best ...