Feature Article #1
High Altitude Baking
I am often asked by many of our diners how I adapt my baking for the altitude that comes with living up in the high rockies.
When I first moved out here, I was terrified of what the elevation can do to baked desserts and pastries that would normally come out perfect at sea-level. In fact, [...]
Feature Article #2
The Sunday Harvest Menu
There are only a handful of Sundays left this season for our Sunday Harvest Menu at the restaurant!
Since early June, the Restaurant Kelly Liken kitchen crew shops at the Vail Farmer’s Market every Sunday and then creates an entirely new menu just for that evening, showcasing all of the beautiful produce we were able to [...]
Feature Article #3
Exciting News!
Hello friends! I am finally back to the blog world. After spending the winter season working out in beautiful Colorado, I decided to stick around. I am about to embark on a new adventure as pastry chef for Restaurant Kelly Liken.
I am very excited about this opportunity, as Restaurant Kelly Liken places a strong emphasis [...]
Feature Article #4
Pumpkin Butter, Poached Pears, and Preserving Herbs
Shortly before Halloween, I purchased a pumpkin pie pumpkin. Yes, you read that correctly. Pumpkin varieties that work best for baking are the pumpkin pie pumpkin and the sugar pumpkin.
Pumpkin pie and sugar pumpkins have a “smooth, sweet flesh that is much less pulpy and stringy” according to Regan Daley’s In the Sweet Kitchen. This [...]
Feature Article #5
The Newest Pastry Adventures
Hello friends! It’s time for a little update.
I’m moving to Colorado, which is an adventure in itself. My life will become significantly busier, but I’m determined to keep posting. Every time I’ve lived in a new place, I discover wonderful inspiration for desserts and pastry.
At the moment, this move isn’t permanent, but I’m excited for [...]
About this Site
After graduating from college with a bachelor’s degree, I decided to pursue my true passion- baking and pastry arts- at Chicago’s renowned French Pastry School.
I created this blog with the intention of sharing my experiments, disappointments, successes, stories, and tips as a newly minted pastry chef.
I like to use natural ingredients and bake everything from [...]

























