welcome to ava’s bakes
Welcome to ava’s bakes - my new blog/passion project/recipe portfolio/dumping ground for all things food + flowers + herbs morphed into one little web domain. Sharing what I’m up to in the kitchen has been on my heart for quite awhile, and I am just now mustering up some level of mental strength to jump right in. I don’t know exactly what I’m jumping into, honestly, but my hope is that it’s fun and allows me to utilize my creativity in the kitchen in new, explorative ways while sharing it all with those that value homemade meals from the heart as much as I do.
I have no doubt that ava’s bakes will shift and pivot over time as I continue to hone in on what I am really after here, but for now, I’ll keep it real simple and share regional, seasonal creations that are considered certifiably special by me (+ those I have the pleasure of nourishing). I find a lot of joy & satisfaction in cooking and baking from scratch whenever/wherever I can, prioritizing whole foods, and letting my imagination run wild with herbs, florals, local/wild ingredients, & unexpected additions. I’m always looking for ways to enhance the depth and amp up the flavor of a dish, but at the same time, cherish and enjoy gaining inspiration from recipes of the past that exude an admirable level of simplicity. You’ll find a mix of both here.
Anywho, I am feeling extra inspired by my yoga practice last night, where balance was the focus and “wobbling” was playfully embraced. Today, I am welcoming, not running from, those feelings of discomfort and shyness and feeling out of place - the feelings that often prevent us, and certainly me, from putting ourselves out there, trying something new, and ultimately, building the lives of our dreams. I implore anyone reading this to do the same - your inner child and future self will thank you. Here’s to being brave, embracing the unfamiliar, and welcoming all of the inevitable “wobbles”. :-)