As you’ve probably guessed, my name is Claire, and I’ve been a baker and pastry chef for over ten years.
I studied in New York, ran a bakery in Spain, worked in a steak house in Toronto, a cute little vegan cafe on the West Coast, and a BBQ restaurant in Tallinn.
Needless to say, I’ve done a lot of baking. Cakes, bread, tarts, pies, you name it.
After leaving Canada during the 2020 pandemic, I decided to start sharing some of my favorite recipes online. Baking (and cooking) has always been my favorite way to spend a free weekend, so I have plenty of recipes under my belt.
And that little hobby blog has suddenly become a huge passion with readers all over the world.
I’m so lucky to have people making and sharing my recipes from the Philippines to Australia!
I strive to offer easy-to-follow recipes with as little “fluff” as possible. I know you don’t want to read about how my grandma used to bake. You just want the recipe!
Of course, I also try to include a few tips. And I have a lot after all these years..
I hope you enjoy my blog and make some of these tasty dishes. And don’t forget to keep coming back because I’m always adding more!
And if you want something to keep at home, I even have a couple of e-books available on Amazon.
Brilliant British Bakes features all the best sweets and cakes from my childhood.
Family Faves is a collection is recipes I’ve perfected over the years.
Thanks for stopping by!!