I grew up baking treats for my friends and family and have continued to celebrate both large and small moments in life together with cookies, cakes, and lemon bars. I am currently challenging myself with breads and laminated pastries such as pie crust and croissants; I am also creating a cookbook for medical students focused on easy, quick, and nutritious meals during clinical rotations and stressful times. Baking and cooking are meditative practices for me while also challenging me to explore new techniques, cuisines, and combinations. For me, it’s been a simultaneous celebration of creativity and nostalgia.