My name is Rose Bennett, but everyone calls me Rosie. I’m 68, a retired librarian from a small town in Ohio, and the heart behind nobakegoodies. For most of my life, books were my world—quiet pages, whispered stories, and the warm, familiar scent of old paper. But once I closed the library doors for the last time, I found myself turning more often to my kitchen for comfort, creativity, and connection.

It all began with a question from my granddaughter Lily. She was about six at the time, standing on her tiptoes at my kitchen counter with those curious eyes full of possibility. “Grandma, can we still make something sweet—without baking?”

That simple question sparked something beautiful.

We opened the fridge, rummaged through the pantry, and let joy guide our hands. A swirl of cream cheese, a splash of vanilla, a crumbly graham cracker crust—in minutes, we had a no-bake cheesecake chilling in the fridge and smiles stretched across our faces. There was no oven, no timer, no stress. Just laughter, sticky fingers, and spoons full of joy.

From that day on, Lily and I kept exploring ways to make desserts without turning on the oven. As much as I love a good pie or a warm batch of cookies, there was something freeing about creating sweetness without the heat. It reminded me that comfort can be simple, delicious, and kind to our time and energy.

That’s how nobakegoodies.com was born. This little corner of the internet is where I share my favorite no-bake desserts: creamy cheesecakes, chocolatey bars, gentle sweets made with real ingredients, and party-ready treats that anyone can make. These recipes are for the home cook who finds joy in simplicity, for the food enthusiast who wants something delightful without the fuss, and for every grandchild (and grandparent) looking to make memories in the kitchen.

I still keep a bookshelf in the kitchen—filled now with recipe cards, handwritten notes, and clippings from decades of cooking magazines. But more than anything, it’s the moments with Lily, and now her little brother too, that keep inspiring me. We mix, we laugh, we taste as we go. And with each new recipe, we find that the sweetest part of dessert is always the love you put into it.

Welcome to my kitchen. Let’s make something wonderful—no oven required.