01. bb's first newsletter

But if you remember the ONE I sent out sometime last year... forget about it and think of this as the FIRST okay because from now on they'll be (more) consistent!!

WHAT TO EXPECT??

Expect nothing and everything all at once okay? I mean don’t go into this with the high high hopes that I’ll put out a new recipe every week or anything. But like expect for me to share things outside of the kitchen. When you have a “niche” on the internet- no one seems to give a shit about who or what you are outside of that. We LOVE putting people into these little boxes and forget that they are complex beings outside of what they show you on the internet. Of course I like baking, of course that is a big hunk of my 1000 puzzle of a personality, but there are outside interests that influence my work. So here, we will dive into that. I’ll share playlists (I’ve got tons!!), non cake recipes I’m loving, cool and weird shit I find as someone who is chronically online. I’ll overshare life experiences and advice- trust I’ve got plenty. Pet peeves… yeah maybe I’ll talk ummmm I’ll talk a little shit with y’all… All in all expect more than just … well cake. (Which are we all excited for Natasha Pickowicz’s book More Than Cake to come out next month?)

SO YESTERDAY (3/13)

I did a lil q&a on IG and it’s actually impossible to answer all the questions without being annoying because I’m a firm believer in no IG story over the span of 24 hours should be more than MAX 12 slides. After 3 really honestly no one gives a fuck.. at least okay I don’t.

But thought I would answer some more of the BURNING questions here!

Would you ever consider opening your own brick and mortar?

no. absouLUTELY NOT. I am perfectly content with everything I’ve got in life right now. My work life balance has never been healthier. I have the time, energy and resources to care for myself and that is something I 100% will lose if I switch from home bakery to b&m at least for the first 5-10 years. I also have a lot of past work-place trauma I’m working through. Once you open a bakery you then have a team of people you’re responsible and I will not take part in continuing the cycle of harmful kitchen environments. I have to be able to cultivate an emotionally sustainable and safe workplace environment + work flow before ever considering bringing other people into it.

Tips for frying donuts?

• Have a quick read thermometer handy and constantly check you’ve got the right oil temp (330-350F) especially if you are just frying in a pot on the stove vs using a fryer.

• DO NOT over crowd the donuts.

• Focus on visual cues for doneness. When frying donuts once they have stopped bubbling it’s ready to flip/remove from the oil.

• A slightly under proofed donut is actually a perfectly proofed donut.

What is a dessert or general food experience that you think about often?

I think about one specific pizza from this little shop in Venice, Italy I had back in 2012!! All i had was a margherita pizza with an obscene amount of basil but hands down (and sorry to qspc) the best pizza I’ve ever had in my life!! I don’t remember the name of it but I’m sure if you dropped me off at the dock in the piazza I would be able to sniff my way back like a blood hound!

If you could travel anywhere right now where would you go??

Venice for pizza. But, lately actually have had a very strong urge/longing to visit New York City. I went once in the 8th grade and only got to experience from an 8th grade historic tourism POV. I would love to experience NYC as an adult. AND MEET LITERALLY ALL MY NY CAKE FRIENDS!!!!

ICYMI!! I shared this DECADENT olive oil mudcake with y’all over on Graza’s Glog!! and be sure to use code “IBAKEMISTAKES” at checkout for $5 off ur purchase of the Sizzle + Drizzle set!

Speaking of recipes I also threw up this little quicky mascarpone caramel recipe on my website!

AAAAND for y’all LA cuties have a new round of pastry boxes up for ya (use SUBSTACK10 for a little subscriber only discount)!! San Diego cuties your chance is Sunday 3/26 and it’ll be up next Tuesday!! let me know what you’re craving <3333

Last bit of housekeeping: Cake orders for APRIL!!(?) open next Wednesday at 12PM!!

I think that’s uh all I’ve got in me for the first round!! LMK if you want these weekly? bi-weekly? monthly? never again!!!

Before ya go!! Here’s a playlist I’ve had on repeat during these rainy LA days!

xx, kassie ♡