My available offerings change from season to season. Feel free to contact me with questions or requests. Many of you know my shortbread cookies, seasonal tarts, almond croissants and tea cakes so don’t be shy if you’re interested in some goodies every now and then.

Continuing to learn, discover, write about and teach others are the things that continue to inspire me in this lovely world of baking and pastry. My blog will continue as my way of sharing new things I’ve learned, tips, tricks and favorite recipes.

Nature’s beauty also inspires - clear starlit skies, rosy purple sunsets, the smell of freshly mown grass, brilliant autumn hues, a crisp winter’s morning - how can one not be bowled over by it all. It is all so amazing!

Having devoted over 30 years of my life to the study and practice of medicine, including 21 years as an ER physician, the experiences I’ve had throughout my pastry schooling in Florence and Paris in 2006, my stage in early 2007 at Pâtisserie Pascal Pinaud in the 5th arr (where the bases of pastry came to life!), a summer working in a small cafe in Maine followed by two years in a fine dining restaurant in Providence RI and then my own pastry studio in Pawtucket RI - Wow! I never would have imagined. Since returning to west Michigan in 2015 I’ve baked for many people, taught many pastry classes and simply enjoyed the support that I’ve received from all of you.

For the past 17 years I’ve done my best to create delicious European style pastries and baked goods with my own two hands. Sharing them with others while watching the smiles appear is the biggest reward I can reap.

Just remember these few things: French inspired. Great ingredients. From scratch. Small portions. Everything in moderation. Treat yourself. Move more. Eat less. Drink your water. Eat your fruits and veggies.

Always take care of yourself and remember to keep on learning!