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25 October 2026

My chocolate-scented dream

by Mirela C

I have an old passion for sweets and, above all, for brownies. Over the years I even dreamed with open eyes of opening my own brownie shop, the best in the country or maybe even in Europe, who knows... 😉

A close-up of Mirela's homemade brownies on a white plate
One of my first attempts, when the dream was just taking shape. Photograph: Mirela C.

I used to imagine shop windows full of steaming trays, that rich smell of real chocolate calling to you from the street, brownies with a soft middle and toasted nuts. In the meantime, life arranged things differently and I put the dream on pause, but I never forgot it for a moment.

Either way, I come alive when I start cooking and inventing good cakes and desserts. Then any trace of tiredness disappears and only pure joy remains.

Mirela's brownie in its baking tray, on baking paper, before slicing
And the brownie in its tray, before slicing. Photograph: Mirela C.

Recently it was my birthday and I celebrated at work with two colleagues, each bringing homemade treats. I brought a tray of my brownies, and seeing it empty so quickly and that everyone enjoyed them brought me so much joy.

Over time, I would love to share some recipes here: both those I have reinvented in my kitchen and those I have tried over the years and truly loved, along with a few from family and friends.

Imortela is the place where I keep all these recipes and experiments, so they are never lost.

Warmly,
Mirela C

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