Welcome to my kitchen!

Hi, I’m Riley Sloane, proud introvert, dessert dreamer, and your baking bestie from Austin, Texas.

If you’ve ever felt like the kitchen is your sanctuary, where you escape, create, and sometimes cry over a deflated cake, welcome. You’re so in the right place.

I didn’t grow up in a family of chefs. We were more frozen waffles and rushed mornings than Sunday sourdoughs. But when I hit my twenties, burnt out from hustle culture and barely hanging on between jobs and deadlines, I found something healing in measuring flour. Stirring, folding, whisking… it was the first time I felt fully present in my own life.

Baking gave me back to myself.

Now, a decade later, I create desserts that are full of intention and joy,treats that make you feel something. Not just “Oh, that’s pretty,” but “Wow, I made that, and I feel good eating it.” My style is a mix of earthy and ethereal: almond flour galettes with seasonal fruit, coconut whipped matcha mousse, mini cakes topped with fresh herbs and edible petals. Everything is made to nourish, inside and out.

I believe food should feel like love, not guilt. That beauty belongs in the everyday. That a drizzle of tahini can be therapy. And that you, yes, even if you’ve burnt every batch of cookies you’ve ever made, can bake something beautiful.

On Facebook and Pinterest, I share the behind-the-scenes: the real-life messes, the wins, the fails, and the quiet magic of a well-loved spatula. I want you to see that “aesthetic” doesn’t mean unapproachable. It means making space for pleasure, play, and creativity, even in a tiny kitchen, even on a Tuesday night.

Meet the Contributors

I’m Riley Sloane, your dessert dreamer and baking bestie from Austin, Texas. But I don’t create alone, I’m joined by friends who inspire and challenge me in the kitchen every day.

There’s Noah Alvarez, who grounds us with rustic comfort foods that feel like home. Sophia Kim, who brings plant-based vibrance and wellness to our table. Marcus Hill, our flavor explorer, always adding a dash of global spice and curiosity. And Elena Rossi, the pastry artist who turns every dessert into something breathtakingly beautiful.

Together, we’re here to share recipes that nourish, inspire, and spark joy, because food is best when it’s shared.

So whether you’re here to try your first gluten-free cake or just scrolling for that cozy, slow-living vibe, we’re already friends. I hope our little corner of the internet feels like a warm oven on a cold day. Safe, sweet, and full of possibility.

Now go preheat your oven. You’ve got something wonderful to make.