About
Welcome to my blog! I hope you’ll find here what you are looking for, and if not, you can always ask me. I just might have an answer.
My name is Vera. I reside with my family in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Baking got my serious attention over 11 years ago. What started as a pregnancy craving, became, over time, my true love and mind-occupying obsession. Now it is more than a hobby. Following the passion, a dentist became a baker, and the baker turned into a cake designer. I think it was a fortunate flow of events. Being the baker first, I’ve never compromised the taste for the looks.
Now I own a cake atelier where I work at my comfortable pace (well… not always so comfortable; who decorates the cakes understands what I mean) creating exquisite cakes for refined tastes. I also offer private classes for those who are interested in sugarcraft. There are tutorials available on my blog, and I’m planning to add new ones in the near future.
I still love experimenting in the kitchen, creating new recipes for myself and everyone who is in need for a delicious and fool-proof dessert.
My blog is mostly devoted to baking, dessert making, and cake decorating. But there might be some savoury 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 feedback 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!
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February 14, 2012 at 8:44 am
I have a question.. Do you have the recipe for the sponge bob cake? And what camera lens do you use. 1love ur pictures!
February 13, 2012 at 5:49 am
Hello
Love ur baking site.. I loved ur spongebob cake.. is there are recipe for that?
S
February 10, 2012 at 5:33 pm
Hi!
I am disappointed to see that you’re a women, because I was going to ask you to marry me…
Btw, everything looks so delicious, and you really know how to style what you cook! Hope you keep up the good work, your blog is really worth following!
December 22, 2011 at 7:02 am
Hi Vera,
I do not have words to appreciate your work dear, fabulous job. I was just amazed by the Thomas cake done, my son is crazy on Thomas. I wish I could bake Thomas like that one da. Keep up the great work..
Prathibha
Elkridge, Maryland
December 8, 2011 at 2:57 am
Your cakes are PERFECTION!
December 1, 2011 at 12:27 pm
Hi Vera, I just found this site on a list of baking blogs. I think you have a real talent for baking and the photography. Why do the best ones seem to come from British Columbia?? I just started my own blog recently (beyondthebread) and am looking to see some of the beautiful baked goods and photos other writers are putting up. This site is a real gem. Come by my blog sometime and let me know what you think. I would really appreciate a seasoned pro’s opinion.
Best of luck and keep baking!
November 17, 2011 at 12:37 am
Hi Vera,
I discovered your blog about half an hour ago, and I am still here, saving links to recipes to try :-). I am so impressed with your recipes and your photography – you’re so talented! And I was so happy to see that you’re also from Vancouver, yey! It’s really inspiring to know that there are such great food bloggers living right here.
Nice meeting you and I’ll be back to your site very soon!
October 17, 2011 at 6:58 pm
The next year I will started university , I am going to study dentistry and I love make desserts , Im a newbie , you are a inspiration for me !!
October 10, 2011 at 11:38 pm
i’m a dentist too and i want to say that your creations looks really great in the photos, nice photography by the way. the recipes look so tantalising i can’t wait to try them too!
October 2, 2011 at 2:47 pm
This is the best food blog I have come across so far. I have been following blogs for about 3 years now. Straight to the point, original ingredient combinations, stunning, beautiful photos and baked goods. You know what? Don’t worry about telling us “stories”, your recipes speak for themselves and are a hit. Amazing work – thank you.
August 16, 2011 at 8:08 am
i just saw your you work of work and i like you it i would like to see more and also learn from you thanks you have made my day.
August 11, 2011 at 4:03 am
Harika bir blog olmuş. Ellerinize sağlık, özellikle baget ekmeğin oyularak doldurulmasına bayıldım. İstanbul’dan sevgiler,
July 2, 2011 at 9:21 am
Vera; I have used many of your dessert recipes for my dinner parties and they are always a big hit. I love your blog, your creations and the pictures. Please don’t stop. :)
June 18, 2011 at 9:14 pm
OMGOMGOMG YAY! YOU’RE FROM VANCOUVER TOO! i LOVE your work, it’s AMAZING, seriously mind blowing, you make lovely cakes! :)
June 13, 2011 at 10:28 pm
after seeing almost al ur creations….m getting attracted to baking…..i love ur cake decorations….ur really excellent in that…..keep posting things like that……
vineeta
May 26, 2011 at 3:05 pm
Vera, You are an inspiration to this ex-baking fanatic. I used to love baking it was my meditation, then “life” intervened. After visiting your blog, (in idle search of coconut-pineapple anything), my baking spirit is renewed. All of your work, your artistic presentation, your thoughtfulness is a standard of excellence. And the way you express yourself in English is enchanting.
May 11, 2011 at 6:28 pm
Wow! I think Im in heaven! I think I just moved… to your website! What an incredible work. Vera, if I may ask who is taking the pictures their are amazing as well as a product.Do you actually come up with recepies yourself , in this case i will feel very quilty to “adopt” them :).
Vera quick questions about cake decorating. Why do you use gum paste insted of fondant and do you make it or buy. Second, how do you achive such bright colors on the figurines?
thank you so much for you site! janna
March 21, 2011 at 12:10 am
It’ s такой подарок, и I благодарственное для делить вас рецепты вместе с вашим конечным результатом. Влюбленность взлелеяла в печенье для возвращения смешка и хлопа руки от child’ наслаждение s, к тому из scarfing соучастника как если бы некоторый похититель в surround схватил бы его лелеяет кусочек – все которое остает кусочек шоколада на его щеке, по мере того как он пристальные взгляды с таким соответствием и smirk гордости. It’ s этот вид утехи которая заполняет woman’ сердце s. Благодарственный Ирен
March 10, 2011 at 11:08 pm
Здравствуйте, Вера!
Меня зовут Алёна, 36 лет, я из Пенсильвании, США.
У вас совершенно невероятный блог. Я потрясена. Каждый ваш рецепт – шедевр. Я не подлизываюсь ;-) Это сермяжная правда! :-)
Мне у вас есть чему поучиться. И честно говоря, я мечтала бы с вами познакомиться вживую.
Я никогда не пекла, но настал чтот час, когда я взяла муку, масло и начала что то выпекать.
У меня есть сыночек, недавно ему исполнилось 4 годика. Мы решили отпраздновать его день рождения и пригласить гостей. Вот тут я столкнулась с проблемой, что негде заказать приличный торт. Позже нашла некоторые пекарни, которые могли исполнить заказ, но цена повергла меня в шок.
Поэтому было решено попробовать сделать торт самой. Вроде получилось неплохо. Друзья были в восторге. Потом начали звонить и просить чтоб я сделала что то подобное и для них. Таким образом я уже испекла 4 торта. Пока не много. Но мне всё больше и больше это нравится.
Буду делать ещё. И тоже, возможно, сменю профиль ;-)
February 25, 2011 at 3:47 am
Hi vera,
Just browsed through your site, the photo’s were an absolute visual treat. Its evident that, u really have an obsession for baking and not passion alone. Wish you had more of bread recipes and a photo gallery of your recipes.
February 16, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Hi Vera – I just ran across your blog when looking for a panna cotta recipe. What a great site. I definitely want to come back to it so I added yours as a Featured Link on my site. Thanks so much for sharing your talents.
February 13, 2011 at 6:25 am
Hi Vera,
Surfing, stubled on your site by accident. Amazed by it and have since spent several hours browsing. Beautiful photography. Soon, will be trying out some of your exotic looking recipes. Thank you so much.
February 7, 2011 at 6:13 pm
I love your website! I was thrilled to see such gorgeous, delicious looking recipes. I can’t wait to get started baking these gems! Thank you!
February 3, 2011 at 11:01 am
Hi Vera,
I love your site! I seem to be having trouble seeing all the recipes. When I scroll to the bottom, there is no ‘next page’ button. I am trying to browse your archives as well as categories of food.
Thanks!
B
February 2, 2011 at 4:10 am
hi vera. while searching the net about glucose, i ended up in your fondant recipe post. your decorated cakes are stunning. i wish i am as creative. i love baking and one day i wish to decorate wedding cakes but i’m afraid i am not very creative person to be successful in that field. i’m glad i found your site. now, i have a new favorite site and recipes to try. sure, i’ll be back here frequently.
February 1, 2011 at 10:30 am
Vera;
Congratulation for so incredible website. I’m looking forward to try some of your recipes.
Best Regrards,
Gia
January 24, 2011 at 6:49 am
Your creations are stunning. Congratulations :)
January 21, 2011 at 2:50 am
hello Vera,
I am wondering if you can post the recipe with in gram? or in ml?
Thanks.
Anny
January 18, 2011 at 9:06 am
Вера, здравствуйте. Я уже давно заглядываю на ваш сайт. Пока только пассивно, но исправлюсь. Сколько же таланта, замечательных и оригинальных идей! Спасибо за это. У себя на сайте я бы хотела дать ссылку на ваш блог. Думаю, моим читателям будет интересно открыть для себя такой талант. Не возражаете? Всего наилучшего и удачи!
January 12, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Вера, как приятно было обнаружить ваш блог! Искала медовый кекс, и вот он, чудесный, у вас. Я помню его вкус с детства, очень хочу попробовать испечь.
Спасибо вам огромное за радость, которую вы подарили своими рецептами! И удачи в вашей мечте!
January 12, 2011 at 4:27 am
Вера, здравствуйте! Вчера совершенно случайно вышла на ваш блог, задав в поиске Pain Viennois, и была очень рада обнаружить, что у нас есть что-то общее :)
Чрезвычайно понравился ваш сайт, буду с большим удовольствием следить за его пополнением!
Удачи вам в исполнении вашей мечты!
Наташа
December 2, 2010 at 4:53 am
Привет.
Мы на самом деле знакомы были в Ванкувере когда то. Сейчас мы правда в Брисбане, Австралия.
Очень красиво печёшь и пишешь. Талант.
Привет семье.
Влад
November 9, 2010 at 5:58 am
Вера, здравствуйте!
Сегодня через другой сайт нашла Ваш блог и вот уже несколько часов не могу оторваться от всего великолепия, которое здесь увидела. Спасибо за труд, за идеи, за мастерство!
Вдвойне приятно, что мы говорим на одном языке. :)
October 26, 2010 at 10:43 am
Am just discovering the joy of cooking, but baking in general. Have found your blog through a search on Scandinavian Princess Cake. Love the recipes and I love the photos. Hope to try one of your many delicious looking recipes soon.
October 24, 2010 at 1:23 am
i love your web site i own a resturant and i use your recipes to create desserts for my resturant and they off like a hit. where has your archives been i hope you have not stopped to put more on.
i love your work and your recipes
keep up the great work
October 20, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Love your blog! Your creations are amazing. You’ve got a super neat hand. You must’ve been a really good dentist if you can be so good with cake decorating. I am a dentist too and I’ve discovered my love for baking a few months ago. Keep up the good work!
October 15, 2010 at 7:37 am
I miss your posts, Vera! I hope all is well and you are enjoying your puppy.
If you get a chance, could you please tell me if you have ever heard of a cookie (Ukrainian, I think) called koshychky (sp?). It means basket in Ukrainian and it is made with a flower shaped mold and it is filled with a coffee filling and drizzled with chocolate.
Thanks!
September 25, 2010 at 2:03 pm
hola vera te cuento que no se ingles ni ruso pero eso no nos detiene para poderte escribir te felicito muchisimo…. eres un genio para todo lo que es hornear lastima que no se ingles para poder hacer todas las recetas tuyas que son estupendas y maravillosas, a mi tambien me encanta todo lo que es hornear es lo mas rico de este mundo y lo mas bello que unos ojos puedan ver, osea ver cosas como las tuyas horneadas son cosas sublimes , lindas que nos levantan el animo, dios te bendiga te mando un gran saludo desde mi tierra bella bogota (colombia.)…ojala algun dia puedas venir a enseñarnos muchas cosas …un besito y barazo rocio…
September 24, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Hello,
Just dropping by to say something you might have allready heard thousands of times. Your blog is absolutely awesome! I tried your checkerboard cookies and they were devoured by my little sisters, my mom and my dad. I can’t wait to try the heart to give and the poker chip ones, they are just so original and nice looking.
Hope you keep posting awesome recipes.
Valeria
September 24, 2010 at 7:19 am
Здравствуйте, Вера!
Вы совсем пропали. Надеюсь, что у вас все в порядке и вы скоро к нам вернетесь. Очень жду ваших новых рецептов с замечательными фотографиями.
September 8, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Hi there!
This is such a beautiful website, I was wondering, did you build it yourself and if so what program did you use?
And food is even more gorgeous :)
August 23, 2010 at 5:52 am
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
August 6, 2010 at 6:15 am
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
June 17, 2010 at 8:58 am
I love that you just post recipes without a lot of stories or words! It’s perfect!
June 17, 2010 at 1:13 am
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
April 30, 2010 at 10:08 am
hi vera ,loved ur blog ,great recipies sure to try them all they look ymmmmmmmmmy
April 19, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Vera! Rada bila naiti vas blog!!!
April 4, 2010 at 12:04 pm
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!!!!
March 13, 2010 at 2:54 pm
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
March 12, 2010 at 2:05 pm
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.