Hi, I’m Callie Brooks, the creator of BakeEase—where dessert meets simplicity, and ovens are totally optional. I’m 34, living in the rolling hills of Asheville, North Carolina, with a fridge full of chocolate chips and a heart full of buttercream dreams.
Believe it or not, I wasn’t born with a whisk in my hand. In fact, baking used to terrify me. Measuring, timing, all those rules—it felt like a science class I never signed up for. But I’ve always loved sweets. And one summer, when it was way too hot to even think about turning on the oven, I stumbled into the magical world of no-bake desserts. My first creation? A wobbly, too-sweet peanut butter pie with a store-bought crust. But you know what? It made people smile. That was enough to keep me going.
Over the years, I’ve fallen in love with the freedom of no-oven baking. There’s something so empowering about whipping up a gorgeous treat with just a mixing bowl and a little fridge space. BakeEase was born out of that feeling—wanting to show others, especially busy women like me, that baking can be easy, joyful, and stress-free.
I don’t pretend to be perfect. I’ve had crusts crumble, fillings flop, and more than a few batches of no-bake cookies that never quite set. But every “oops” has taught me something, and I want to pass that spirit of fun and flexibility on to you.
So if you’re new to baking, short on time, or just not into turning on the oven, you’re in the right place. Welcome to BakeEase—Effortless Desserts, No Oven Needed. Let’s whip up something wonderful together.