all about me
I am originally from Chile, but have been living abroad for most of my adult life. Living so far away from home means constantly missing something or someone. Whenever I feel a bit ho
all about me
I am originally from Chile, but have been living abroad for most of my adult life. Living so far away from home means constantly missing something or someone. Whenever I feel a bit homesick, cooking an old family recipe always cheers me up. All the familiar aromas and tastes bring me an instant slice of home. I also love being able to introduce all these flavours to my young children so they can grow up knowing and enjoying this important part of their heritage. Being able to share little pieces of my culture with the Bristol community is the (literal) cherry on top. Hope you enjoy having a little taste!
about my food
I enjoy cooking all sorts of food but have a special place in my heart for baking. I find it fascinating how you can make such a variety of preparations using the same four basic ingredients; flour, sugar, eggs and butter (five if you count chocolate!). Also, I have great memories of growing up around my grandmother’s kitchen where there was always something in the oven. I remember often being recruited to help crack eggs, knead dough or lick spoons! The base recipe I use for my lemon meringue pie I learnt from her.
I love to use Latin American ingredients, “dulce de leche” being a big favourite of mine: sweet condensed milk reduced slowly to caramelly deliciousness, there’s just nothing like it!
I'm looking forward to sharing my cakes with you and I'm happy to answer any questions you might have =)
Cheers!
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Melanie –
Beautiful and tasty bakes!
I ordered one of Ximena's Lemon Pies and her Vegan Bakewell Tart for a dinner party. So glad to have found her as these are two deserts I don't know how to make myself. I've never given a try to vegan baking so wanted to make sure our vegan friends would have a tasty option for desserts and it was absolutely excellent! Thank you so much Ximena!
lucinda.rushton –
Beautiful and delicious cake
Ximena made a beautiful 3-tiered birthday cake for my boyfriend's 40th. She was very prompt to accept the order and great at communicating. The cake looked absolutely stunning and tasted amazing! It was a chocolate cake with salted caramel filling, decorated beautifully with flowers and mini chocolates. Thank you so much Ximena, I know where you are for next time!
Parisa Sinai –
Grandma's Lemon Pie
I ordered 3 Grandma's Lemmon Pies for a party. They were to die for! and very tasty! Not too sweet. All guests enjoyed them. Ximena was responsive and on time, the cakes were beautifully and professionally presented. Highly recommended!
Lizzie Moss –
Custom birthday cake
Ximena made me a custom celebration cake for a friend's 30th. It was absolutely stunning and tasted as good as it looked! She added fresh orange slices, little flowers, meringue kisses and little yellow icing flowers to the three tiered lemon cake - absolutely smashing the brief! Will definitely be ordering again next time I need a cake! Thank you Ximena.
Lizzie Moss –
Custom birthday cake
Ximena made me a custom celebration cake for a friend's 30th. It was absolutely stunning and tasted as good as it looked! She added fresh orange slices, little flowers, meringue kisses and little yellow icing flowers to the three tiered lemon cake - absolutely smashing the brief! Will definitely be ordering again next time I need a cake! Thank you Ximena.
becky erskine –
Milhojas Cake - I ordered this cake for a dinner party. All arrangements were easily made and Ximena was helpful. The cake was beautiful and expertly made, though rather too sweet for our taste.
Natasha Gumbleton –
My whole family absolutely loved Ximena's Tres Leches cake when I was given one for my birthday so we bought one for Father's Day and it made my dad's day! Thank you so much Ximena, I'm sure we'll be back again soon!
Tiago –
The Tres Leches cake is definitely a must! It's delicious, thank you very much, Ximena. 5/5
Laura Hart –
I contacted Ximena a few days before Christmas about one of her gingerbread house kits. She responded very quickly and I was able to pick it up the same day. It was beautifully presented with everything you need. Highly recommended!
S –
I LOVED the tres leches cake. I am originally from Venezuela so tres leches is a common cake back home, my husband is English and had never tried this cake before, and he said it was the best cake he has ever had. Ximena’s tres leches will become a staple celebratory cake in my home as long as she keeps baking !! Gracias Ximena I loved loved lovedddd it and I will come back for more!