About Kristen

Hi, I’m Kristen.

Welcome to Ritual Pastry—a place where vegan baking meets curiosity, creativity, and a little everyday magic.

I’m a self-taught vegan baker with a love for creating desserts inspired by nature, seasons, and the joy of scratch baking.

I didn’t go to culinary school. Instead, I spent the last 18 years teaching myself vegan baking through books, research, endless recipe testing, and plenty of trial and error.

What started as a personal passion grew into a lifelong curiosity about baking—

the techniques, ingredients, and small details that transform simple ingredients into something memorable.

Over time, I realized I loved sharing what I learned just as much as I loved creating new recipes. Ritual Pastry became a place to share flavorful vegan desserts, encourage creativity in the kitchen, and help other bakers enjoy the process as much as the final result.

serving a slice of decorated heart shaped vegan chocolate chip cookie cake
ingredients for vegan chocolate chip cookie cake

Bake with curiosity. Trust the process. Share the joy.

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Get to Know Me

go-to coffee order

oat milk caramel latte

Couldn’t live without

my vitamix!

All Time Favorite meal

tofu pad kee mao

I’d rather be

hiking in a forest

My Favorite Memory

backpacking in Europe with my sister

Take my money

disturbia

You can always find me

in the garden

On Repeat

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FAQ

Yes! Every recipe on Ritual Pastry is completely vegan and tested to ensure great flavor and texture.

Because understanding why a recipe works gives you the confidence to troubleshoot, experiment, and eventually create your own recipes.

Start with the beginner-friendly recipes and baking guides. I always explain techniques and ingredient choices so you understand the process—not just the recipe.

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Whenever substitutions work well, I include recommendations in the recipe. Baking is chemistry, so certain ingredients have important jobs.

Usually not. Most recipes use ingredients you can find at a regular grocery store, with substitutions whenever possible.

You’ll find some gluten-free recipes, and I’m continuing to add more. Each recipe is clearly labeled.

Absolutely. Every recipe is tested multiple times before it’s published. If a recipe isn’t reliable, it doesn’t make it onto the blog.

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