Welcome to Spoon Diaries! I'm Anna - a pastry chef, registered nurse, powerlifter, pianist, and lifelong bread enthusiast. This space is an offshoot of my blog, The Baking Spoon, and it’s where I get to slow down, reflect, and share the thoughts, memories, and behind-the-scenes moments that don’t always make it into a recipe post.
While I didn’t grow up baking alongside my mom or flipping through handwritten family cookbooks, I did grow up dreaming thanks to an Easy-Bake Oven commercial that lit a spark in me as a kid. That tiny oven set off a self-taught journey that grew from weekly grocery runs and cake orders in college into a full-on creative life centered around baking, storytelling, and photography. My Korean-American roots deeply influence the way I think about flavor and food, and I’m always inspired by nostalgia, especially the small moments that stuck to me growing up.
What can I expect in Spoon Diaries?
Over here, it's less polished and more personal. This place is a reflection of the messy inner work that shapes not just who I am, but how and why I bake.
My creative process (wins, flops, and everything in between)
Day-in-my-life and honest reflections as a baker and pastry chef
Tips on becoming a more intuitive, confident baker
Stories about nostalgia, identity, and growing up Korean-American
Lessons in self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth (a big thing I’m working on)
Little updates on life lately (the small joys, changes, and everyday things)
Notes from the road (I have a bit of a travel bug)
Other passions that feed me (trust me, it’s not just baking)
Why subscribe to Spoon Diaries?
Spoon Diaries is totally free to read. Whether you choose to subscribe at the free or paid tier, you’re directly supporting the time, care, and creative energy I pour into this space. And for that, I want to thank you all.
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A taste of the stories, reflections, and recipes I share
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