a sweet treat pop-up in conjunction with Bookstore Romance Day

KAT (left): I was born and raised in La Cañada, and was fortunate to attend LCE and LCHS, before heading to Claremont McKenna College to study Econ/Accounting. After college, I spent several years working in public accounting at PwC, but my true passion has always been baking.

For nearly a decade, I've been perfecting my skills, whipping up treats for family and friends, and finding joy in the simple pleasures of mixing, measuring, and sharing love through food.

When my husband and I decided to start a family, we knew we wanted to raise our kids in La Cañada, surrounded by the same community, schools, and values that shaped me. Now, as a mom of two, I'm thrilled to be living my dream, combining my love of baking and business with my passion for this community.

AMANDA (right): I am a pastry chef turned cookie entrepreneur thrilled to be living and baking in La Crescenta. Growing up in the Valley, where my passion for baking and pastry arts first began, I pursued training as a pastry chef and graduated from the Le Cordon Bleu in 2013. Soon after, I became the head pastry chef for Fresno State University, where I made pastries for the student body and catered large events on campus. I also worked at private bakeries, crafting desserts like wedding cakes and a wide array of pastries. In 2019, I moved to La Crescenta, where I am raising my family. Now, as a mom myself, I'm excited to share my love of baking with our little one and with our wonderful community.

ALSO HERE FOR BOOKSTORE ROMANCE DAY from noon - 3 PM: Bianca Schwarz, author of The Gentleman Spy books, a darkly romantic spy mystery series. Click here for more information.