I grew up in a family where food and creativity were part of everything. My mother is an excellent cook who makes even a simple salad look beautiful. My father was a chef and general manager of hotels & prestigious restaurants in my country. He was well known for the way he and his team would present the most artistic tables & buffets. My parents also owned bakeries and restaurants.

I got this “artistic gift” from them, but my passion has always been sweets. As a young girl, I loved to make desserts, especially my crazy gelatins. I was extremely shy, so my mom’s kitchen was my haven.

 However, my path seemed to go to a different way with my own goals. I got a bachelor degree in Business & worked in an American-Swedish company for almost 10 years. There, I was in charge of all the creative area and graphic design. I got married and became a mom of two little ones, Daniel & Sarai. In 2004 the company where my husband was working transferred him to Okemos, MI.

 This is when I got back to my kitchen! I made my gelatins and cakes for playgroups, church’s pot-lucks & as gifts for teachers & neighbors. This was how I was able to keep my parents close thru distance. Designing my desserts allows me to express how proud I am to be Mexican but also how grateful I am to be in Michigan. I found here, what I want to do the rest of my life. I enjoyed every opportunity that I had to bake and design for those who were so special to me. Suddenly, I was surrounded by treasured friends who were asking me to sell my creations. They pushed me, my husband supported me and my kids inspired me!

 Gellocake is a blessing; it has encouraged me to dream, to pray, to wish, to do what we need to do, to do it right and never give up! This is how I can teach my own kids that there is nothing impossible, we are the ones who set the limits! I am so thankful and excited to initiate this new adventure, and I will do my best to make every dessert an expression of love & passion!”

Sincerely, Lilian Chavira