WELCOME!

I’m Elien, the one behind this blog. A self-taught baker, author, and food lover, most of my days involve experimenting with recipes, taking food photographs, or spending time in the garden.

Creating tasty food from scratch has always been a passion of mine, a habit rooted in my Belgian origins (where love for chocolate, mussels, waffles, and bread are a given!)

While my initial blog posts included a mix of gardening and cooking, over the years, I’ve found myself more drawn to the food side. Gardening is still a part of my life, but these days, my posts are mostly about food – from everyday meals to more baking.

Another aspect of this journey has been improving my photography skills. Taking pictures of the food I make has become more than just a way to document my recipes; it’s a creative outlet in its own right. I’ve learned a lot about food styling and photography over the years, and I love the challenge of making food look as good as it tastes.

Let’s make
magic In the kitchen

So, whether you’re here for a sourdough recipe, some seasonal cooking inspiration, or just to see what I’ve been up to in the kitchen, I hope you find something that inspires you.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I do.

Explore my other passions

When I’m not creating on Home Grown Happiness, I’m over on Baking with Butter, where it’s all about baking!

Or on Mint and Twist, sharing fresh and fun drink ideas.

Let’s connect!

I love hearing from you! Whether it’s a comment, an email, or a message on social media. Here’s where you can find me!

If you have any questions, please email me at elien(at)homegrownhappiness.com.

Work with me

I love working with companies of products that I use and respect. I love letting my readers and viewers know about these products too! Let’s work together.