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About Heather
Hi there, I’m so glad you’re here! I’m Heather and I believe baking doesn’t have to be difficult. I want to show you just how easy it can be. To bake with confidence, you don’t need another recipe. You need tips, tricks, and simple from scratch recipes. I want to help you become a better baker so you can bake the most delicious desserts for your family and friends. So grab your whisk and let’s get baking!
Here is my story…
Even though I reside just outside of Boston now, I actually grew up on a farm in rural, upstate New York. I grew up gardening, horseback riding, and was an active member in 4-H. But baking from scratch wasn’t exactly a thing in our household. Childhood birthday parties were fondly celebrated with a boxed cake mix and that tub of way too sweet, frosting. It’s safe to say I was not born with a baking gene!
It wouldn’t be actually until after college when I enrolled in a baking class for fun. It would be an understatement to say that I became obsessed with baking after that. I found myself in the kitchen baking up all sorts of delicious treats from scratch.
And even though I was busy starting my teaching career in Boston, it felt like something was missing. So I started this blog as a creative outlet to share my love of baking and recipes with the world.
And what started as a fun hobby on the weekends has grown into so much more! Since the start of the blog I am not a 3x published cookbook author! And I get to now work on this blog every single day sharing that passion with you!
About Boston Girl Bakes
Me With My #1 Taste Tester (aka my husband)
I’ve spent years in the kitchen learning how to bake from scratch. There has been lots of trial and lots of errors. But that is why I know you don’t need to have been born with the baking gene. You, too, can learn to bake from scratch.
My goal here at Boston Girl Bakes is to show you that baking doesn’t have to be difficult. You don’t need another recipe. What you need is the tips, and tricks, and well-tested recipes so you can become a baking rockstar in your own kitchen. Each recipe has been tested (multiple times!) by myself. I try to provide to you a detailed recipe with step by step photos and instructions so you can have 100% success.
My hope is that you return to Boston Girl Bakes again and again as a go to resource for delicious baked desserts and baking tips. So even if you’re a baking newbie and never picked up a spatula I want you to feel confident when baking up any recipe on my site.
Get To Know Me A Little More
- I’m a mom (both human and canine!). I had my son, Henry in 2022 and have so enjoyed watching him grow and spending time with him. I can’t wait until he is old enough to start baking with me!
- Married in 2021 (after having to postpone our wedding 3 times!!! thanks to covid) to the best man ever, dish washer, and taste tester. See photo above 🙂
- Yes I grew up on a farm and wouldn’t move to Boston until in my late 20’s. I still love returning home to visit my family and friends and enjoy the countryside.
- I hate red onions. Please don’t convince me they are delicious.
- My favorite dessert is probably chocolate lava cake. That or key lime pie.
- I teach middle school home economics. Yes middle school. But I do love teaching the young kids how to bake from scractch!
- Before teaching I waitressed in many restaurants to pay for school. It’s where my two dessert loves came from.
- My favorite thing to bake is probably anything with yeast! Like my cinnamon rolls.
Getting Around This Site
If you’re new here, you can find all my recipes here. There’s a variety of desserts to try – from cakes, to brownies, cookies, pies and more!
You can also find all of my baking basics posts and tutorials here. This is where I share a ton of information, baking tips, and helpful articles so you can feel confident when you break out those mixing bowls.
And if you’re new to baking, I recommend starting with my guide on how to measure flour the correct way. This is the number one mistake I see new bakers make. And it really can make or break your desserts!
Let’s Stay In Touch!
If you’re interested in learning more about baking, I have a free e-mail series – 10 Secrets To Bake Like A Pro. When you sign up below, I’ll send new recipes each week straight to your inbox for free too!
I also love to hear from readers! Feel free to contact me anytime via e-mail or connect with me Facebook.
If you made a recipe and want to share it, tag me on Instagram @bostongirlbakes and use the hashtag #bostongirlbakes. I love to see your desserts!
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