Hi, I'm Boka đź‘‹
Even as a little child, I was happiest in the kitchen—standing close to my mother’s apron, watching her bake just as her mother once did. Whenever we visited my grandmother, the day always ended with a basket full of warm kiflice, both sweet and savory. I had my own tiny rolling pin, flour-covered fingers, and a heart full of joy. My funny-shaped kiflice didn’t matter—we laughed, baked, and made memories I still carry with me.
Life later led me into healthcare. I became a pharmacy technician, nurse, and eventually a dietetic nutritionist. For 10 years, I worked on cruise ships, traveling the world and discovering flavors from every corner of the globe. Those years opened my eyes to how powerful food can be—it nourishes us, tells our stories, and, most importantly, brings people together no matter where they come from. What struck me most was how food connects people everywhere—how it can comfort, heal, and bring us closer.
Now in the Netherlands, I find myself working in the corporate world, but I miss that deeper connection. I don’t just care about what we eat, but also how it makes us feel, and the smiles it can bring when shared.
That’s why baking has become my way back—to create pastries and cakes that aren’t only delicious, but meaningful. For me, food is culture, nourishment, and togetherness. And sharing it feels like sharing a piece of myself, from the little girl with flour on her hands to the nutritionist who knows that food feeds both the body and the heart.