…and I bake in the ‘Burgh. That would be my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pa., a city of beautiful architecture, proud industrial history, three rivers, more than 400 bridges, very successful sports teams, hardworking, friendly people, and a spirit of innovation that consistently ranks it among the most livable in the United States.
I work in marketing, but I bake for fun, for creativity, and to find my Zen. Baking brings balance to my life, gives me a creative outlet, and lets me bring joy to others. Nothing quite compares to watching someone take that first bite of the cookie you’ve brought to the office, or the cupcake you make for the party. I also love writing, so blogging lets me combine two great passions.
I hope you enjoy what you read here. If you bake something from this blog, please let me know how it turned out. Thanks for visiting!
-Amy Kozusko
amy bakes in the 'burgh 
amy. I grew up near Penn Hills. We used to get “ spice gems” from McIntyre bakery. The bakery was bought and the recipe was lost. Any chance you are familiar with them or know someone in Pittsburgh who has figured out the recipe?
they were dense spice cake with a flat top and iced in a maple icing.
I’m so sorry to take forever to respond – some of my comments got stuck and didn’t appear until now! Hmm – I’m not familiar with the McIntyre Bakery…but those sound delicious. If I ever find a recipe, I’ll add it to this blog!