About

How I got here

Growing up, I spent many weekends baking with my mama. Together, we made traditional Polish desserts for birthdays and family gatherings, along with treats like cupcakes and banana bread for school. It was during those moments with her that my love for baking truly began.

In 2014, at just 13 years old, I started my YouTube channel, SweetTreats. I remember begging my mom to let me create it so I could share my baking with others online. Even though she didn’t fully understand what I was getting into, she recognized how passionate I was and gave me her support (thanks mama!). That’s when I was able to bring together my love for both baking and videography.

Around the same time I started my channel, I also began babysitting for family friends and volunteering with youth at church. Through those experiences, I discovered a passion for working with kids and fell in love with the idea of becoming a teacher. After graduating high school, I decided to pursue an undergraduate degree in Childhood Education.

During the height of COVID, everything shut down, and in my third year of university, classes moved completely online. Like many others, I found myself stuck at home. I was still running my YouTube channel, but I felt like something was missing - I wanted more. That’s when I thought, why not start a food blog? It had always been in the back of my mind, and suddenly I had the time to give it a try.

I had absolutely no idea what I was doing at first. I vividly remember Googling, “How do I open a website?” - it all felt so unfamiliar. Thankfully, my boyfriend (now fiancé) helped me get started, and little by little, I began building my site, sharing recipes, and teaching myself all the behind-the-scenes work along the way.

Fast-forward I graduated from university in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in Childhood Education from the University of Guelph. At this point, I had a choice to either apply to teacher's college, or try to pursue blogging and make it into something bigger. Ultimately my passion made me decide not to go to teacher's college. I'm happy to write that I have been food blogging full-time ever since! Combining my passion for teaching with love for baking and photography has been a dream come true for me. If only my 14-year-old self who was filming on her iPod Touch in the kitchen could fast forward and see where we are today! This journey has been nothing short of amazing, and I feel incredibly blessed to share my passion for baking from my kitchen to yours.

All of my recipes have been tested in my own kitchen. They have photos underneath for easy-to-follow visual directions, so you can make them in your home too!

FAQ

Why are you called Taffey Bakery?

The meaning behind Taffey Bakery is quite simple. My love for baking began on Taffey Street. In late 2021 I started Taffey Bakery, and the rest is history!

Do you sell your desserts?

No! I get this question a lot. I share free dessert recipes that hopefully inspire you to bake them in your kitchen.

How can I contact you?

Any work inquires can be emailed to ania@taffeybakery.com

What are your favorite recipes on your website?

It's so hard to choose a couple, but for sure 5 Ingredient Chocolate Oatmeal Bars, Brown Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups, and Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies. Can you tell I love chocolate? I also have a whole section with my favourites here.

All photos and text on Taffey Bakery are property of the author and are not to be used without consent.
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