I’d like to invite you in behind the scenes of my little urban kitchen!  So pull up a seat at the table and let’s get started.

I’m Connie, the voice behind URBAN BAKES.  A once novice baker and cook, I was once too timid to explore my way around the kitchen.  This ultimately hindered any potential skill set I could have built in my early years.  Eventually, I broke out from my boredom of the daily mundane meals and felt a strong desire to spruce up my palate.

Here, you will find much of my inspiration is derived from all over!  Whether it be the current season, local restaurants & markets, beautifully photographed food in magazines or via social media, the how or why to any recipe created, is always inspired and shared.

My goal is to not only inspire you through the art and flavors of food but to empower you to reach towards the next level. Take that classic recipe, spice it up with a few new ingredients or go to depths of testing an unfamiliar technique.  It might start as a challenge but I assure you, it will always be exciting and you will learn!

With hundreds of recipes, there is much to explore.  I take pleasure in sharing new techniques learned and time-saving tips and would love if you shared in the comments of your experience as well.  Let’s grab the bull by the horns, build our confidence together and try something new!