Baker

Hello! I'm the Baker.

My name is Kirsten Manning. 

I am a wife, mother of two small children, dog mom, and work full time as a Medical Speech Therapist. I love what I do, but I also enjoy a creative outlet to destress. Baking is my happy place. I love to try something new and make something truly divine both in taste and look.

It all started when I was a child with my mom and dad who are both inventive and competent in the kitchen. (Though some of my Dad's creations were questionable) My mom made my birthday cake every year and was brimming with creativity, e.g. she engineered how to make chocolate frogs for my eleven year old Harry Potter Birthday party. This was long before any Harry Potter candy was available for purchase (she used a Whopper and piped melted chocolate). From the confidence to branch out and try my cooking skills, and the motivation to make my own goodies to ensure there were no nuts  (I'm allergic) I started my baking journey. 

Through the years I have had many inspiration and teachers. I would love to share what I have learned with you through delicious treats.