Why We Take Dessert Seriously (and we made the cover!)

Of all the chapters in Eat Like a Human, the one on sugar was by far the hardest for me to write.

Not because I didn’t know what to say — but because it hit too close to home. I’ve struggled with sugar for most of my life. I’ve binge eaten. I’ve felt the guilt. I’ve said “never again” more times than I can count. And for years, I tried to eliminate sugar completely. But the truth is, while humans may not need sugar nutritionally, we do need it — emotionally, culturally, and in many cases, to feel fully human.

It took me a long time to realize that attempting to follow a rigid, orthorexic path — even if it was well-intentioned — wasn’t healthy either. That kind of thinking turns dessert into the enemy. And worse, it disconnects us from one of the most meaningful parts of being human: celebrating joy with food.

So what’s the solution??

For us, it’s about meeting those cultural and emotional needs with intention.

We make the healthiest treats possible using ancestral approaches, high-quality ingredients, no fake or artificial anything, and a serious commitment to taste and texture.

We never sacrifice joy — we just make it real.

The Hidden Dangers Lurking in “Modern” Desserts

Refined sugar is only part of the problem.

So many modern desserts — even the ones labeled “healthy” — are full of ingredients our bodies were never designed to handle. These include:

• Artificial colors (like Red 40 and Yellow 5)

• Artificial flavors that trick our brains

• Refined, ultra-processed sweeteners like high-fructose corn syrup

• Low-fat or fake dairy that strips nutrients and adds gums or starches

• Industrial seed oils (like canola, soybean, and sunflower)

• Binders, stabilizers, and emulsifiers like carrageenan, xanthan gum, and mono- and diglycerides

• Preservatives and anti-caking agents that extend shelf life but do nothing for health
  
  
  

You’ll find these in everything from packaged birthday cakes to store-bought whipped toppings, boxed brownie mixes, “diet” ice cream bars, and even in many gluten-free or vegan alternatives. These so-called treats are not only void of nutrients — they actively work against our bodies’ ability to nourish and repair.

We believe there’s a better way!

Source: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/food-facts/5-most-popular-desserts-in-america.htm

The Modern Stone Age Approach to Dessert

At the Modern Stone Age Kitchen, our mission is to honor your cravings and your health by applying traditional food preparation techniques to everything we do — yes, even dessert.

Here are just a few of our non-negotiable pillars:

• All flour is sourdough fermented using a long, slow, wild fermentation to reduce anti-nutrients and increase bioavailability.

• All nuts, seeds, grains, and legumes are soaked, sprouted, fermented, or nixtamalized before use — just like our ancestors did.

• We never use industrial seed oils — only high-quality animal fats, coconut oil, or olive oil.

• We use no refined or artificial sweeteners. Maple syrup, raw honey, and dates are our go-tos.

• Full-fat, properly sourced dairy is embraced, not avoided.

• We only use real ingredients — no artificial flavors, colors, gums, or stabilizers.
  
  
  

Celebrating our MSAK Family

That means when someone on our team has a birthday — and we ask them what their favorite dessert is — I take it as a challenge. How can I recreate the joy, flavor, and texture of that dessert using only the most nourishing methods and ingredients available? And how can we make it beautiful enough to celebrate someone we care deeply about?

Because birthdays matter. And so do the people we’re feeding.

Here’s just a few examples🎂🥳

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We made the cover! Read the full article here

Our First Magazine Cover - for Desserts!

Edible Delmarva just featured this very idea in their new article “Happy Healthy Birthday” — and we’re honored to be on the cover!

👉 Read the article here (starts on page 22)

📸 And yes, that’s us with the cake!

Let us know what your favorite birthday dessert is — we’re always looking for our next challenge.

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Want an MSAK Dessert for your Next Birthday Celebration?

We are playing with the idea of making special order birthday desserts. If you are interested, send us a request - thanks!