My name is Narissa Portillo and I began baking in 2021 after finding out I had several food allergies I had been ignoring for years, gluten and animal products to name a few. Those allergies made it really difficult to find desserts I like, so I decided to make them myself! Now I’ve spent years experimenting and sharing allergen-friendly desserts with friends and family, proving that gluten-free and vegan pastries can be both accessible and delicious.

When I’m not baking, I love reading books at local coffee shops with my husband or trying a new restaurant. Right now we call Indianapolis home, but our families come from Hawai’i and El Salvador. I love incorporating these cultures into my baking which is why you’ll see a lot of their influence on the flavors I work with. I am inspired by the ways food can hold memories, traditions, and a sense of belonging, and I want to provide that every time I bake!