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I moved to three foreign countries, utterly clueless about food, armed with nothing but a desire to bake. It was a comedy of errors as I attempted to navigate new cultures and flavors, often finding myself with flour clouds and the unfortunate art of baking failure. From nearly burning a chocolate cake to mistaking salt for sugar in a key lime pie, my journey was filled with mishaps that could have made a great blooper reel!

But through the chaos and the many ‘oops’ moments, I learned that baking didn’t have to be complicated, even if my kitchen disasters suggested otherwise. As I turned those flops into lessons, I realized I could create simple and stunning desserts that would satisfy both my cravings and the taste buds of friends I’d made along the way.

This experience wasn’t just about food; it was about forging connections in places where I felt like a fish out of water. With every successful recipe, I gained confidence and built wonderful friendships, proving that a sweet treat can bring people together, no matter the language spoken.

Having developed recipes for renowned brands like Betty Crocker and Nutella and completed my training in food photography and digital marketing, I’ve transformed my mistakes into a mission: to help others find joy and success in the kitchen, too.

Now, I celebrate my journey—mistakes and all—by sharing easy, tasty dessert recipes that make fancy baking accessible to everyone, regardless of skill level. No more struggles, just sweet successes!

Stressed is Desserts spelled backward -need I say more?