LAYER BY LAYER

A journal of flavors, stories, and edible inspiration.

Welcome to Layer by Layer, a quiet corner of the studio where ideas rise, recipes unfold, and desserts begin their story. Here you'll find flavor sketches, in-progress musings, and the little sparks of inspiration that shape each edible creation. Some entries are polished, others a bit flour-dusted, but all are part of the creative journey behind Inspired to Taste.

Elisabeth Murray 9/22/25 Elisabeth Murray 9/22/25

Peach, But Louder

Fresh peaches sing with summer, but in dessert they often fall flat. These five tricks turn timid fruit into a star worth remembering.

Elisabeth Murray 8/23/25 Elisabeth Murray 8/23/25

Bubble Trouble: Why My Pastry Technique Went Pop (and How I’m Coming Back Stronger)

I waited four years to try this sugar dome technique at home. Was it worth it? Depends how you feel about sugar shrapnel.

Elisabeth Murray 7/27/25 Elisabeth Murray 7/27/25

These Lemon Butterfly Cookies Have Everyone Talking

A little lemon, a little white chocolate, and these butterflies became instant favorites.

Elisabeth Murray 7/9/25 Elisabeth Murray 7/9/25

A Storybook Un-Birthday

What do fairy wings, a mushroom dress, shiny snail cookies, and a tea party have in common? One very loved niece, one magical un-birthday, and a cake worth the wait.