There are days when the mood seems to dissolve in the gray everyday life. Everything around is the same: work, chores, lists, phones. At such moments, I always know one remedy - my favorite recipe. This is not gourmet magic, but rather a little secret that I keep for myself. When I cook it, the whole apartment is filled with a smell that brings back a feeling of warmth, safety and even joy.

It all starts with a little preparation. I put the products on the table, turn on the music a little louder than usual, and this already creates a feeling of celebration. My recipe is associated with memories: I first tried it at a friend's place, when we laughed until tears and argued about who cuts vegetables better. Then I realized that food can be not just food, but an anchor for emotions.

I like how every step turns into a ritual. Break an egg, add flour, a pinch of salt, a little cinnamon. It's all simple, but the power is in its simplicity. The dough mixes, turns into a soft, smooth mass, and I can already feel my mood changing.

The smells in the house do their job. They seem to embrace me, remind me that the world is not limited to tasks and calls. This is a dessert recipe, but I always tell myself: it's not about sweetness, but about the freedom to be happy here and now.

I think every person has something like this - a thing or a habit that pulls them out of everyday life. For me, this is exactly this recipe. I don't always eat everything I cook. Sometimes the process itself is enough: mixing, tasting, sprinkling powdered sugar on top. It's like therapy, only delicious.

When I open the oven and see how the browned dough has risen and become golden, I smile. And this smile is the main ingredient in my good mood.