Alice B. Toklas

Alice B.. Toklas was an American-born writer and art lover, best known as the life partner of renowned writer Gertrude Stein. She played a significant role in the Parisian literary and artistic scene of the early 20th century, hosting gatherings that brought together influential artists and writers. Toklas also authored her own memoir, providing insights into the avant-garde community she cherished. Additionally, she is famously associated with a type of herb-infused pastry, "Toasted,” made from her recipe, popularized as "Alice B. Toklas brownies"—though the name is often mistaken for a marijuana-infused treat, it was actually a classic chocolate-pecan dessert.