Hello! I'm Katie.
I am the founder, recipe developer and baker extraordinaire behind Handful of Sugar. My business was born in 2022 from a dream of a multi-passionate baker with a desire to create experiences for people. From an early age, I have always been drawn to baking, and some of my most treasured memories are baking with my mom & grandmother and indulging in delicious desserts with my dad & grandpa.
I created Handful of Sugar to give life to invaluable moments like these for families all over. Here you'll find delicious and easy dessert recipes for everyone, baking tips and more ways to bring the joys of baking into your family and all of life's favorite events!
I encourage you to get messy with the children in your life and let them explore the world of baking with you! It’s my hope that you and your loved ones find solace in the kitchen like I do.
HANDFUL OF Sugar
Before Handful of Sugar came to be, I worked in a few different fields, including fashion, event planning, and marketing, but after the birth of my daughter Charlee (named after my grandpa), I found myself feeling unfulfilled and asking more questions about my "why" and what truly brought me joy. I kept returning to my love of baking, reflecting on how I’ve baked from an early age continually growing to love it more and more. Even as a teen I was the go-to among my family and friends for birthday cakes and delicious treats for events. Some of my first cakes were created during my early high school days for parties, friends and family!
Ultimately I decided I couldn’t wait any longer to share my passion for baking with the world. And that’s when Handful of Sugar was born! I’m a self-taught baker and recipe developer, who began with my grandmother’s recipes and eventually began developing my own, too. I love creating new recipes and finding the perfect blend of ingredients and baking techniques that puts a smile on people’s faces.
I live in sunny Southern California with my beautiful 4-year-old daughter Charlee and our dog Rue. I’m a lover of all things salted caramel and firmly believe baking is one of life's best forms of therapy and the secret to bringing joy into your life and those around you! I hope you find plenty to love here at a Handful of Sugar!
Lifestyle photography provided by Megan Evans | Jim Kennedy Photographers.