Here’s an unexpected thing I learned from studying pastry at a culinary school in Japan.

For class, we would bake pies, tarts, and cakes. After class is over, my classmates and I would sample each other’s cake creations.

No forks. No spoons.

We would use our hands to grab a slice of cake. Take a big bite. Gobble it down.

The experience is far different from eating with a fork. It’s like eating a hamburger made of cake. A small bite with a fork can beat a big bite of cake. The amount of cream, filling, and cake! I don’t think I can do it justice in words. You have to try it to understand.

Hands down, it’s the best way to eat cake and pie.