Dessert Bake-Off
What you'll do
Same recipe, two kitchens stations, one winner. Swap halfway for chaos.
- Pick a rough plan, not a rigid one.
- Order or make a few things to share.
- Take turns choosing the next bite or stop.
- Rate your favorites before you leave.
What you'll need
Baking basics, a timer
Make it better
- Each of you picks one dish the other would never order.
- Keep a running 'best bites' list on your phone.
- End with a dessert neither of you has tried.
Good to know
Prices vary a lot by city. Check hours before you head out.
Easy to do after bedtime or during nap time.
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