Bake the cookies that make people ask for the recipe.On this episode of Not From Concentrate, Catherine Smart sits down with creator Mallory Oniki of The Palatable Life and author of The Cookie Club Cookbook to talk about the cookies that shaped our childhoods, the science behind better baking, and why homemade cookies have a way of bringing people together.From nostalgic grocery store sugar cookies to the perfect chocolate chip cookie, Mallory shares practical baking tips, favorite techniques, and the inspiration behind her wildly popular Cookie Club. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just looking for an excuse to soften a stick of butter, this conversation will leave you ready to preheat the oven.This episode is also a sweet entry point into ADHD cooking: simple systems, sensory joy, creative momentum, and the satisfaction of making something people love. Catherine and Mallory talk about baking as both craft and comfort — and how ADHD creativity can show up in the kitchen one cookie at a time.Not From Concentrate is a food podcast for busy brains from host Catherine Smart — a cook, writer, mom, and creative entrepreneur with ADHD.Tune in for conversations with chefs, authors, creators, and food lovers about sparking creativity, calming chaos, and finding joy in (and out) of the kitchen + subscribe to the Not From Concentrate newsletter on Substack.Not From Concentrate team:Catherine Smart, Host/Executive ProducerKevin O’Connell, Audio and Video ProductionAllie Miller, Associate Producer