But first he had to figure out how to make satisfactory brownies in large quantities.
"I know how to make brownies from a mix," I offered.
She'd just made brownies in preparation for the visit of a good friend.
I spent the whole day cooking, and Ben, my 20-year-old son, did his bit by making brownies for dessert.
But she did know how to make brownies, cupcakes and roast chicken, and other things that people would buy to eat at home.
The company also makes cookies in other flavors, which are a little chewier, and brownies.
Delighted with the American novelty, the cafe owner asked her to make brownies for him.
There is a photo of him making brownies with his son, Blake, and another showing them enjoying ice cream pops.
"My friend will hate me if I don't make brownies for her bake sale."
I don't know, but she sure makes good brownies.