In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we interview Samita Sarkar author of Taste Tests, The Science of Simple Healthier Desserts. The book contains over 50 easy-to-follow, completely vegan recipes to help people who are new to dessert preparation get a grasp on the basics. This includes cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and even homemade icing.  Because baking is just as much a science as an art, the book also includes short, digestible scientific tidbits explaining the chemistry of the recipes and the ingredients, and why they react the way that they do.