About Me


Hi!

My name is Summer. Yes - that is my real name. Most people call me SummerBakes88 because that is my instagram 😄 But you can call me cake lady, cookie girl, 'hey you' - JUST AS LONG AS YOU CALL! DON'T BE LIKE THAT, OKAY!?

 I recently decided to start blogging more regularly because after a whirlwind of starting a baking business from the blog, quitting my full time job, pursuing baking full time - and now baking part time and working full time - I have been needing some passion back in my life - and I cannot think of a better way of doing that than going back to my roots!

If you are looking for the business page it is over at The Perfect Bite Bake Shoppe . If you are looking to connect with me please message me! I am the peopliest person (totes a word) and I love helping people with finding their baking passion, too!

I started this blog as a part of my Eating Disorder recovery journey - I wanted a safe way to experiment with food that felt natural, fun and not restrictive. And for that I truly think baking saved my life. It has grown to be such a positive part of who I am and has truly helped me break free from so many of the walls I had built around myself. I started baking more seriously in 2013 - and purely based on the years of baking experience from the blog I was able to get a job at an amazing bakery in my hometown and launch my business! Sometimes you just never know where something will lead you - If I can help you navigate and avoid some pitfalls or just have fun creating then I would love to do that.

I'd also like to send you memes. Can I?!

Happy Baking!
XO 

9 comments:

  1. Your page is truly inspiring. I am so pleased to have come across your website. As a person who struggles with what they eat your page really does show me that I can have my cake and eat it too ... literally;).... I am not a person with much culinary talent such as yourself, however I would love to see more recipes in your soft serve. One of my favorite food is ice-cream, with your creative mind and passion I would love to see what can come up with for some more healthier alternatives in that department... I will definitely keep checking out your website for new recipes and I want to say Thank You for creating this website. I truly believe that this will help people struggling with eating disorders on both ends of the table (eating too much or simply not eating enough) You have certainly opened my eyes and make me want to change the way I think and feel about baked goods. God bless you!

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    1. Hello! Thank you so much for writing to me. I needed to hear such positive words today, that's for sure. Our stories sound VERY similar and I believe so much in the importance of connecting with food in a positive way -- especially food (like dessert!) which can be a bit scary for those who struggle with any type of disordered eating. I sincerely hope that you visit again and try some of the recipes! It has been such an integral part of my healing journey and I would love to have that be a part of someone else's journey, too. As far as the ice cream goes -- I have lots of ideas!!! If you have any specific ones though, please feel free to contact me!

      Thank you for 'visiting' and I wish you all the best in growing an ever more positive relationship with baked goods.

      Sincerely,


      Summer

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  2. I've just discovered your blog, and you definitely have a great talent for baking and for writing! I'm looking forward to experimenting with some of your recipes. I'll definitely spread the word. :)

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    1. Hi Melody! Thank you so much for visiting! Now that I know someone other than my mom is reading I am going to have to tighten the reigns on my babbling! haha I appreciate you spreading the word -- thank you thank you!!! :) If you do experiment with any of them please let me know!

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  3. I fell in love with your shortbread cookies and have just been reading your blog ever since :-) I love that we can finally indulge in our favorite desserts guilt-free, especially with your consideration for gluten sensitivity and vegan diets. Thank you for your wonderful work!

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    1. Hi Sophia! Thank you so much for your wonderful kind words. You really made my day! I hope I have time to publish something new soon but I am SO HAPPY you have tried and like some of my recipes <3

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