Barely A Baker

04/06/2026

Hey Besties🤍
I’ve been a little quiet over here lately… and honestly, it hasn’t felt good being away from my kitchen for so long. Baking is my happy place, my reset button, my little world of butter, sugar, and peace—and I’ve really missed it 🥺

But behind the scenes, I’ve been pouring everything I have into finishing my very last class while working full time… and wow, it has not been easy! This season has pushed me mentally and emotionally more than I expected, and I’ve definitely felt that weight. It hasn’t left a lot of room for creativity, rest, or the things that usually fill my cup…

BUT… here’s the part that makes it all worth it!!!🫶

On 4/22, I’ll be officially pinned as a Chef (still can’t believe I get to say that 😭), and on 5/3, I’ll be graduating as a degreed Chef. Every long shift, every stressful assignment, every moment of burnout has been leading to this!!!✨

And the best part? Once I cross that finish line, I finally get to come back to this—to baking, to creating, to building my business with my whole heart this summer 🤍

Thank you for sticking around while I’ve been a little MIA. I promise there are some really sweet things coming soon… ✨

02/15/2026

Watching my sweet niece enjoy her very first birthday cake was pure magic 💗 I poured so much love into baking her smash cake and birthday treats, and seeing that big messy smile made every second in the kitchen worth it!

There is something so special about creating something with your own hands for someone you love this much. I feel incredibly blessed to have been part of her big day and to watch her dig in!🍰

Happy 1st Birthday to my tiny cowgirl 🤠 You made my heart (and that cake) melt 💕

02/10/2026

I forgot how good Candied Walnut Blondies make my kitchen smell…🤤😻

02/09/2026

My little bestie (aka my niece) is turning ONE this Wednesday!! 🥳💗 And I get to make her very first smash cake + cupcakes for her very first birthday party!!! Tiny hands, big mess, all the love. I’m so excited I could cry.🧁🎂

02/09/2026

Not me missing my mixing bowls 🥲 Life has been full lately with school & work, but baking always finds its way back to me!! What’s one dessert that always feels like home to you? 💕

01/28/2026

Come see Reece, Ja’den & I! 💓
Service days are Wednesday & Thursday, reservations are 11:15, 11:30, 11:45, 12:00, & 12:15!

The 418 Restaurant is now open. There was a delayed start because the college was closed last week due to weather.

Reservations are being accepted by calling 269.548.3239

Here is a preview of the menu.

01/19/2026

✨ my very first decorated cake ✨
dark chocolate fudge cake with chocolate buttercream 🍫🤎

I’ve never decorated a cake before, so this felt a little special. Just me, some buttercream, and seeing what I could do 🥹🎂
I’m really proud of this little moment and excited to keep learning and creating more sweet things 💕✨

a small win, a sweet first, and definitely the start of something fun 🫶🍰

01/18/2026

“Why ‘Barely A Baker’?”🤍
Because the truth is, I’m a culinary-trained chef first. Baking wasn’t even in my original lane until I went through my program, and what started as a fun little side hustle slowly turned into something I’m deeply proud of!

“Barely A Baker” is a nod to where I started, how I learned, and the fact that I don’t fit neatly into one box. I love creating things that feel different, thoughtful, and intentional. Not just baked goods, but experiences.

This journey has become so much more than what comes out of the oven. It’s about connecting with my community, sharing stories, learning as I go, and growing into the culinary professional I’m becoming. That part means everything to me.

Thank you to everyone who’s been along for the ride, supported the vision, and gets it. I’m really proud of how far this little idea has come 🥹✨

01/17/2026

✨Tres Leches, but make it mini✨

I made these little tres leches cakes purely for the joy of it and wow… they are dangerously good. Soft, fluffy cake soaked in that rich, milky goodness, topped just right so every bite melts in your mouth. Sweet but not too sweet, cozy, creamy, and honestly hard to stop thinking about!! 🍰🥛