Burning Man is one of the most surreal artistic community-driven events in the world, based on principles like self-expression, self-reliance, communal effort and radical inclusion. Thousands of people gather each year seeking an otherworldly experience. Held at Black Rock City, a temporary settlement erected and dismantled annually on a dry lake bed in northwestern Nevada, Burning Man is a platform for artistic expression, with interactive sculptures, large-scale structures, art cars and live performances spread across the desert, a spectacular display of creativity that transforms the playa when millions of colorful LEDs light up at night. Despite the improvements in digital communications in recent years, its remoteness and ephemeral nature allows participants to disconnect from the modern world and experience a sense of impermanence, making each iteration unique and memorable. I owe my participation to a wonderful group of human beings that welcomed me with open arms to be part of their registered camp—the Lovin’ Oven baking community—and feed people's bellies with delicious freshly baked focaccias as they explored the depths of the playa.