Baking for me is my time to be alone, present at the moment, time to be here and now. It’s a time when my phone is on mute, my senses are fully involved and my hands enjoy the feeling of the texture.

The smell of a fresh loaf of Sourdough Bread, the crisp and melting sensation of a crunchy Laskonka (Slovak-style macarons), the comfort of sweet yeasted Plum Butter Koláč – all of that is pure joy and happiness to me. On weekends I gather my family & friends around the table to enjoy those traditional Slovak goodies together

Every week I bake simple, comforting, garden-to-table treats, cakes and pastries for my family and friends. And … I always bake a couple extras for those who are curious to try some traditional Eastern European bakes

Weekly Box of Joy is my selection of the most delicious & seasonal homemade cakes, pastries and savory goodies. All of the treats are handmade from the scratch and available in limited amount. For now I only employ my two hands and occasionally one standing mixer 🙂