About

Welcome to My Kitchen! I’m Njambi 🍰

I’m so happy you’re here! You can call me Njambi—a self-taught cook and baker with a twist. Believe it or not, I used to hate cooking as a child. The kitchen just wasn’t my happy place… until one unforgettable moment changed everything. It all started in the year 2000, on my son’s first birthday. I bought a cake from a bakery—excited to celebrate—only to find it was way too sweet for my taste. That single bite sparked something in me. I thought, “There must be a better way.” A few months later, while visiting my in-laws in Sweden, I tasted the most heavenly dessert ever—light, balanced, and made effortlessly. That’s when Aunt Lily took me under her wing and taught me how to bake my very first apple cake. And just like that… I was hooked. When I got back home, I dove into a college-level baking book and taught myself the basics—from measuring and mixing to folding and finishing. My love affair with baking had officially begun. Now, I’m gluten intolerant, so over the years I’ve learned how to tweak classic recipes to fit my dietary needs—without sacrificing flavor. Whether it’s a luscious lemon cake or melt-in-your-mouth cookies, I promise: you won’t miss the gluten! I love cooking and baking for family and friends, but here’s my little quirk—I rarely measure anything! I just read a recipe, play with it, and make it mine. I use just a few spices, but with the right touch, the flavors come alive. Now that my kids have flown the nest (and keep calling for recipes of their favorite childhood treats), I figured it’s finally time to write everything down—with real measurements this time! When I’m not in the kitchen, you’ll probably find me helping out at an orphanage in Kenya or feeding my endless wanderlust. I’m always on the move, exploring new places and savoring the flavors of the world.

So come along with me—let’s bake, explore, and make life delicious. 💛