About Me
Hi, I'm Urvashee, a trained pastry chef with a background in science and a deep love for all things sweet. Before pursuing the pastry arts, I spent years teaching high school science. That experience shaped the way I approach baking today: with curiosity, precision, and a belief that understanding the why behind each technique makes you a better chef.
I eventually traded my classroom for pastry school, graduating from the French Culinary Institute's Pastry Program (now the International Culinary Center). Since then, I've been developing, testing, and sharing dessert recipes designed to help home bakers create professional-quality results at home.
While pastry is my specialty, I occasionally share vegetarian recipes that reflect my lifestyle and everyday cooking. Everything you'll find here is tested in my own kitchen with the same care and attention to detail I learned in pastry school.
Whether you're here to master chocolate ganache, perfect a tart crust, or explore new flavor combinations, I'm here to guide you - with the heart of a teacher and the eye of a pastry chef.
About the Photography
All photos unless otherwise stated are taken by me. I am not a professional photographer and have learned by practice and observing other blogs. I use a Canon Rebel XSi camera and a 50mm f1.8lens most of the time. I recently upgraded to a full frame Sony a7III camera.
If you would like to use a photo on your site, please send me an email. I will usually say yes but just ask before using!
Advertising and Collaboration
I'm always open to collaboration if its something that I find is a good fit for my blog. Please feel free to email me if you think you have something that would work. A media kit is available upon request.
Other Places You May Find Me
DessArts has been featured in HuffPost, Hindustan Times, She Knows, Craft Gossip, Foodgawker, and Popsugar
I have also written for Food Fanatic where I shared my vegetarian recipes, photography and stories.
Keep In Touch
I hope you enjoy all of the sweet musings. I love hearing from my readers. Please feel free to email me or leave blog comments.
I can be reached by email at urvashee@dessarts(dot)com . You can leave me comments on any of my posts and also connect with me on social media. Here are the accounts where I am most active:
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