Gabi Machado is originally from Brazil, and grew up with her grandparents who taught her wonderful traditional culinary recipes from their home country of Portugal. In 2009, Gabi moved to Chicago, and currently lives in Oak Park with her husband Mark and two children. 

Being able to design a house centered around the kitchen brought additional inspiration and motivation to start a cake company.  Mark embarked on this challenge with her, using his 35 years of design experience to create an open, clear, and inspiring kitchen concept. 

Gabi is passionate about food and experiencing new flavors. In recent years, she became obsessed with exploring the cake and pastry world.  She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business and a Masters degree in Capital Markets. 

Before starting her own business, she has worked for major global banking and consulting companies.

“Baking is my true passion and a major part of my life. There is something about baking and the feeling that comes with it when you serve others high quality food, with only the finest and freshest ingredients. Of course, the most important ingredient of all is the love I put into all my work.

There are many pieces that need to come together in the creation of a special dessert. My specialty is combining the best ingredients with skill and love to create a magical work of art in the form of dessert, to help you share memorable moments for every occasion.” – Gabi