Welcome to The Purple Pancake! I’m Aurelia, and I’m on a journey to explore and share the world of food with others.

I started in the kitchen from a young age, standing by my mother’s side whipping up nourishing plates and delicious desserts for the table. Although I didn’t have a full appreciation for these tasks as a child, it planted the seed for what would grow into a love of all things food related in my adult years.

I would by no means call myself a professional chef or expert baker, but I do value the knowledge I have built through the years of trial and error in the kitchen and the exploration of cuisines outside the home. You’ll find me in one of my happiest states while making a new or trusted creation in the kitchen, burying my head in recipe books or blogs, browsing the grocery shelves for new items, tasting a surprisingly delicious new food, or sharing these special moments with others. Here, time passes quickly, filling my belly and my heart.

There is an endless world of food to explore, and so much to learn and share, so I hope you’ll join me on this journey as I share my thoughts and discoveries with you through this blog. Here, I will jot down everything about food that makes it interesting and exciting, from recipes and techniques to thoughts and facts about different food and drinks I’ve tried and the places I’ve found them. I hope you’ll find some of my musings insightful and fun to read.

Thanks for stopping by!