Join me for live baking wins (and fails), decorating tips, and more. Let’s bake & create! I’m a 5th-generation baker with deep roots in Chicago's baking scene. My Grandpa Henry built a thriving retail bakery. He passed down his cherished recipes to me—but not the science behind them. My mom and her younger brothers literally grew up above the bakery on Irving Park Road, with a rooftop playground w
here they pulled pranks on unsuspecting customers below. (Not exactly a boost for customer relations!) One treasured photo captures my mom peeking out the store window at Easter, surrounded by beautifully decorated pastries and cakes—hot cross buns, lamb-shaped pound cakes, and more. The window reflection shows 1940s cars lined up outside—a snapshot of history and tradition. But times (and taste palates) change. Now, I’m experimenting with Grandpa’s original shaped cookie dough recipes, diving into the math and science of flour-to-sweetness ratios and perfecting the wet-to-dry balance. Here's my theory: shortbread cookies favor flour over sugar, while sugar cookies tip the scale toward sweetness. The real secret to a delicious cut-out cookie? Finding that perfect middle ground. Join me for live test kitchen moments—both the wins and the disasters! Like and follow to catch baking tips and decorating tricks in real time. Subscribe for recipes perfected through trial and triumph. And because I’m a huge Roblox and Fortnite fan, expect our creations to finish with a gamer themed flair! So… are you a baker or a decorator? Either way, I promise there’s something here for you. Let's bake, create, and level up together!