Pistachio Brownie (slice)

I really feel that brownies are the most underrated heroes in the pastry world. They don't have the looks of a fancy dessert, they don't have the layers of a laminated pastry and they don't have anything to do with trendy, current obsessions.

But where brownies shine is their ability to comfort you like a warm blanket. Like the hug of a long-time partner, not a new lover. Warm, familiar, reliable, dependable.