Hello all you lovely food lovers out there! Welcome to my blog and thanks for stopping by! I’m Jillian, the writer, baker, cook, recipe creator, and photographer of A baJillian Recipes.
Although I’m not a classically trained chef, I like to think I know my way around the kitchen pretty well. I grew up with a mom who was patient enough to let her kids “help out” in the kitchen, even if that meant incorporating a few egg shells in the chocolate chip cookie dough or ending up with a really lop-sided chocolate cake. As someone who is mostly self-taught, my experience stems from my addiction to The Food Network as well as my enjoyment in playing with food.
Aside from baking, cooking, and EATING, I also enjoy acting, being my ridiculous self on my Youtube channel, running, working out, and taking my dog on long walks.
I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, and no, we’re not as weird as those oddballs on the show, “Portlandia.” However, I am definitely a 90’s kid at heart, so bring on the neon apparel, Polly Pockets, and Furbys!!
Although I graduated with a degree in Marketing, my true interests have always revolved around baking and acting. Both of these passions allow me to express myself more fully, and I can’t imagine devoting my life to anything else. Whether it’s bringing a smile to someone’s face after they’ve tried one of my desserts, or making someone laugh through my random (and often ridiculous) comedy sketches, I definitely feel like I’m in my element when I can add at least a little bit of happiness to other peoples’ lives.
I hope my recipes bring you as much joy as they do for me. And remember, life is way too short NOT to enjoy that piece of cake!