Here I am… finally, almost one year later, I found a minute to post a couple of words about myself.
My name is Vera. I reside with my family in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Baking got my serious attention about seven years ago. What started as a pregnancy craving, became, over time, my true love and mind-occupying obsession. I bake when I’m happy, I also bake when I’m sad to make me feel better. I bake almost every day, but every other one – for sure. I’m seriously considering to change my previous profession to a new one, following my passion. Maybe and hopefully, one day a former dentist will become a pâtissier. After all, my family is at major risk to develop diabetes if I continue to feed them with all these carbohydrates :)
This blog is basically a collection of my favorite recipes, results of my experiments. Although I often enjoy reading other people’s blogs where the authors share their personal stories interlaced with the recipes, I’m simply not up to the task. Not because I have nothing to say. The thing is English is not my first language. So, without excessive bothering my readers with mistakenly used prepositions or misplaced commas, I decided to post mainly the recipes accompanied by short descriptions. Initially, the blog was planned as bilingual (English/Russian) but, being pressed on time, I’ve put this idea aside for a while. Meanwhile, Russian-speaking visitors, please, feel free to post your questions (if there are any) under the “Comments” in our native language and I’ll answer you in Russian.
Пожалуйста, если у вас есть вопросы, не стесняйтесь задавать их в «комментариях» на русском языке, и я отвечу на нем же.
My blog is mostly devoted to baking and dessert making. But there might be some savory and not baking-related recipes which I believe are worthy to share. Maybe, someone will find them useful as well.
And last, but not least… I want to thank everyone who has expressed the interest in my blog. Thank you so much for your kind comments and feedbacks on the recipes. They are highly appreciated. I’m looking forward to your future visits. As for me, I’ll try to do everything possible to update the content regularly. Thank you!
Vera, I love the new layout and look of your website!! And I think the “About” page is awesome, since it gives us a glimpse of the person behind the beautiful blogs and creations we all love!!
Vera,
Great make-over of your site! I like it!! With or without make-over, I love visiting your site to see what’s new :o) My compliments on how often you update it. I bake often enough, and take lots of pictures, however, I still can’t find the time to actually post things as often. Some day…
Thanks!
Hanaâ
Love the slick new look. And it’s great to read a bit more about the you :)
Vera, Yay, stuff about the lovely person behind this amazing creation. I wish I could post as often as you, but work just wipes me out many days. I have been going through my bookmarked sites and deleting quite a few, you are staying by the way. Pretty cool about being Russian, I would love to go there someday.
You have a delicious blog here! I’m putting you on my roll…
Wow I just stumbled upon your blog and I have to say….it’s gorgeous! Your photography is stunning! I added you to my reader! Can’t wait to see more!
Vera it is so nice to actually see the person whom create such beautiful goodies! I love your blog and the presentation. I love the way you express your love for baking it is so inspirational! Thank you for sharing. Always look foward to seeing your work of art.
Hi. I just chanced upon your blog and the recipes look fantastic! I wish I could bake like this. I was just wondering if you ever went to a baking school or just learned it all at home. I look forward to visiting your site often.
Hi Vera, I’m new to blogging, and I must say, your blog is very inspiring. Great recipes and most importantly, wonderful pictures. I’m surely going to be a regular visitor to your blog.
Cheers!
Здраствуйте Вера .Меня зовут Светлана .Я давно восхищаюсь Вашими талантами и только сегодня узнала ,что Вы говорите по-русске .Спасибо большое за то ,что Вы делитесь своими секрктами и прекрасными фото .Буду ждать ваших новых открытий в кондитерии .
Hi Vera, first time visiting your blog….you have a good collection of recipes and your photos are stunning!!!
Здравствуйте Вера. Я только сегодня неожиданно обнаружила ваш сайт. Получила огромное удовольствие от прочитанного и уведенного. Спасибо за подробное описание рецептов. Скопировала несколько, обязательно попробую.
I can’t believe I’m only discovering your blog now. Not only are the recipes executed with artistry, the photos perfect, but also I love your choice of recipes. I’m looking forward to reading more!
Вера, здравствуйте! Как приятно было узнать, что вы говорите по русски! Я очень люблю печь, пеку часто, и тоже почти каждый день :) Иногда у меня бывают ограничения в ингредиентах, потому что я могу найти встране, которой я живу, не все…Но тем не менее, изучаю, пробую..Хочу подписаться на ваш ресурс. С удовольствием буду получать ваши побновления! Уверена, что все рецепты будут замечательными!
Hi Vera,
I found your website/blog by way of a recipe comment you left at epicurious.com for hot cross buns.
Thanks!
Вера, всегда с удовольствием посещала ваш блог, и вот только сегодня прочитав русское название “запеканка”, узнала, что вы - русская и мы обе живем в Ванкувере. Успехов вашему длогу! А я посвятила свой блог тому, что нам всем необходимо делать после baking obsessions - очищению организма:)))
Спасибо!
I love your photography. I hope you get to work as a Patissier some day - I too would love to bake all day long!
Очень приятно видеть таких умный людей, красиво пишите посты, очень полезно и разнообразно. Буду вашей постоянной читательницей. Еще раз спасибо.
哇，太漂亮了．第一次看到这么精致的西点．别致啊．我也喜欢自己做些小甜品与好朋友分享．但与你一比，真是差了十万八千里啊．太好看了．艺术品一样啊．佩服佩服．而且还有配方哦．以后希望我也能做出这么漂亮的东西啊．
Vera, lovely blog and lovely all you make! I write my blog too about cooking, but your cakes with fondant are the best! For example Hippo od Princess - the great job! An the chocolate roses - wonderful! I come to visit this sites more often… Thanks for your inspiration!
Hello Vera
Thank you very much for a wonderful blog,
I was searching for chocolae plastic roses,
and end up here, its so beautiful, i am going to
try my hand and learn from you.. hopefully i will
succeed
thanks again
This is such a wonderful website! Thank you so much.
Your baking is so inspiring and it shows me that i have so much to learn. Your flavour combinations are delicious and different. My mum also is greatly impressed, your photography is better than most food magazines.
HI Vera,
I need to give you a compliment.
You have a very tidy creation. I seldom see any baker created such tidy and neat work.
Well done!!!
Wow, your cakes are great and your pics are wonderful! What a wonderful blog! Congratulations!!!!
Nice blog, Vera.
Congratulations
Ciao Valeria from Italy
I really love your blog and I am so glad I’ve found it. Congratulations!
Hey Vera! I am so glad I landed here! LOVE your blog! U are super talented!! Very well done!
- Ria from Kerala,India
Vera,
What a wonderful blog! I just subscribed and am enjoying it so much. I’d love to see a recipe for pashka, if you know a good one!
All the best,
Jean
Rockville, Maryland
I have to thank you. I found your site by accident and am now so thoroughly thrilled that I did. Your desserts are so beautiful and your pictures are so, so amazing! I can’t wait to follow your blog and look forward to many more delicious desserts to tempt me.
Hi Vera,
I LOVE your website, whenever I need an inspiration, this is my first stop. I am fairly new to blogging but love cooking and baking…I hope I can have results as great as yours one day!!!
Keep up the great baking Vera
S~
I would like to feature your blog for blog of the week, I run these on Mondays of every week, let me know if it would be ok with you.
Your food photos are just incredible, Vera. You are one multitalented gal! Love your blog–it’s beautiful.
Jane
http://www.janessweets.blogspot.com
What a beautiful person… no wonder the food and Blog and beautiful too.. I love reading your Blog, though I am not able to make my favourite stuff, as I am unable to eat eggs… :(
I discovered your site, your photos are marvelous.I really appreciate the presentation, recipies are irrésisitbles.
I have a french cooking site with cakes,dessert and bread recipes : 76 recipes in English, and 380 recipes in french. I made up all myself. I put a link to your site, it would be nice if you did the same.
Best regards.
Hi there,
I just happened upon your page because I was looking for a recipe for a Swedish Princess Cake. A colleague who is from Sweden had jokingly said she would pay 100 Euros just for a slice of that cake so I thought I’ll look into it and maybe surprise her … but my goodness, I have never seen such a “fussy” recipe, I won’t bother after all! :o)
Looove your pictures, every detail is pleasing to the eye.
Love baking myself, I am an Austrian in Ireland (I trained as a chef but never worked as one, I just cook and bake for pleasure and my family!) and in the fortunate position that not a lot of Irish people can bake well so they all love what I produce! :o)
I will certainly continue to look to your blog for inspiration.
And you should indeed consider going professional, as you mention in this part of the website - any updates on that?
Greetings from the rainy country!
Gina
Hi Vera, I am delighted to know your blog, I really like your recipes and your pictures ….
A greeting!
Hi!!
I LOVE your site and try whichever of your recipes that I can find all the ingredients for (quite limited here), so far not a single flop, amazing, everything’s yummy and looks great. Gracias.
Mary-Ann, Argentina
Oh My God, what a lovely collection of recipes and outstanding photography. I am wanna be food photogrpaher and run a blog. Please share tips of food photography.
Nadia
I just discovered your blog, and I’m so impressed by your bright, clear, clean, colorful, lovely photos. Words cannot describe how beautiful your photos and food are.
I absolutely love your pictures. Can you take a moment to tell me what camera and lens(es) you use?
Greetings from Austin Texas…
Wow…your blog is amazing!!! I came upon it while looking for a recipe for Opera Cake and yours is stunning. I am 40-something and just enrolled in pastry/baking school - finally pursuing my passion instead of just a paycheck! You work is truly inspirational… BAKE ON!!!
Margaret
Dear Vera,
Wow! I am speechless… your blog looks fabulous and has really amazing recipes.The photography is simply oustanding. Keep up the great work!
Best Regards,
http://rachanakothari.blogspot.com/
Vera - WOW! You are truly skilled in the arts of baking and photography. I follow a lot of food and baking blogs and your recipes are by far the most creative and beautifully captured. I hope you continue to follow your passion because you are very inspirational.
GREAT recipes and GREAT pictures!
I lovee your blog… :)
Jana - Osterhofen, Germany
Vera, what a lovely site. The photographs of your food are so beautiful. And the recipes are very exciting. I can’t wait to try some of them. I love to bake as well and find it quite relaxing. Unfortunately I do not get to back very often, maybe only a few times a week.
But you are inspiring and I will be trying many of your creations.
I plan to visit often.
This is one of the most inspiring food related blogs I have seen so far. It all started with your chocolate plastic roses and after that I have been a regular visitor. I haven`t left any comments so far but I am really impressed.
I have also recently discovered how much I like baking (but not before I left my native country, my proffession, family and friends and moved to USA).
from former veterinarian to former dentist…:-)
Best regards.
Love your photos and yummy looking, unique baked goods! I too, want to bake ALL the time. I need to find more time! Great blog.
Just discovered your fantastic blog! Turns out we both share baking a obsession :)….But seriously your desserts are sickeningly perfect! I’ll be dropping by more often!
HI,
I liked your blog very much. i am really fastinated by your recipes and the pictures are too good. They are very tasty to the eyes. I am from india and do a bit of baking but most cookies.
Thanks for a nice recipe for the mind :)
lakshmi
Sweet blog post.. keep on writing these great blog posts! I will be subscribing to your rss :)
I just came across your blog and I have to say your decorated cakes are incredible! Everything else looks pretty good too though - great recipes and great photography.
Hi Vera…
I just found your blog today and I’m sooo happy I did!! I just made the caramel frosting recipe… and next is the caramel filling.. for the banana cupcakes.. My hubby at the last two bananas in the house so tomorrow, when we go to the marché, I’m going to buy some more and continue the recipe!!!
I’m so excited! Thanks for your lovely recipes and beautiful, drool-over pics!
A new fan in France!
Leesa
Hello Vera!! I just found out this awesome website!! I LOVED IT!! Congratulations! the website is great and the recipes are delicious, right now Im about to bake the checkerboard cookies!! THANKS A LOT!!!!
Vera! Rada bila naiti vas blog!!!
hi vera ,loved ur blog ,great recipies sure to try them all they look ymmmmmmmmmy
Hi, Vera! I love your site and your recipes, especially the wonderful cakes you make! I have one thing to ask you, if you please: would you mind if I went with the “Frog on a pond cake”, “Monkey and ten dozen bananas cake” and “Mickey Mouse and Birthday fireworks cake” photos to a confectionery to have a cook make a cake for my birthday next week? I live in Romania (Eastern Europe) and unfortunately I cannot contact you for making a cake for me, but I would love to have one inspired by your creations! They are the most amazing birthday cakes I have ever seen in my life!!!
Thank you for answering me,
Ema
I love that you just post recipes without a lot of stories or words! It’s perfect!
Hola, ya se que español no hablas, pero yo no se ingles ni ruso. Me encanta concinar y en especial hornear (bake), y en visto tu página y me encantan tus recetas y tus fotos. Me quedaré dando un paseo. Es la manera que tengo de practicar el ingles y aprender cosas nuevas.
te deseo lo mejor
Un abrazo desde España
Hi Vera,
Of all the web site of baking I have browsed, I realized that your creation is really neat and tidy too. You must be very particular of your work and the output of it. I hope one day I could be as good as you do.
Janet, Malaysia