Teresa
@atheartpanadera.bsky.social
Pastry chef & writer. My cookbook zine, PANADERÍA, is a reader-funded publication.
My restaurant pastry job was cut, but on the bright side I can work for myself once again and thank GOD.
The harder way, but it's my way
Returning to the roots.
open.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
My restaurant pastry job was cut, but on the bright side I can work for myself once again and thank GOD.
One of the last cakes until 2026. Thank god! (respectfully)
September 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
One of the last cakes until 2026. Thank god! (respectfully)
Review from the bride is IN!
September 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Review from the bride is IN!
Worked on another cake before my restaurant job this AM (both cakes for the same wedding)
September 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Worked on another cake before my restaurant job this AM (both cakes for the same wedding)
My job before my other job (it’s 4:54am)
September 19, 2025 at 8:55 AM
My job before my other job (it’s 4:54am)
Another year, another Hispanic Heritage Month, another major corporation sending in very last minute (less than 48 hours this time!) concha order requests and seriously lowballing me!!!!
September 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Another year, another Hispanic Heritage Month, another major corporation sending in very last minute (less than 48 hours this time!) concha order requests and seriously lowballing me!!!!
It’s been nearly a year since I left Twitter and because I’m nosy the only thing I miss is seeing everyone’s likes.
September 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
It’s been nearly a year since I left Twitter and because I’m nosy the only thing I miss is seeing everyone’s likes.
A cookbook editor and the VP of a major publishing house reached out to me this summer. I’m not writing a cookbook proposal (yet), but their generosity and belief in my work really helped to keep lit the fire within when it was needed.
September 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
A cookbook editor and the VP of a major publishing house reached out to me this summer. I’m not writing a cookbook proposal (yet), but their generosity and belief in my work really helped to keep lit the fire within when it was needed.
With clear vision I can see my future bakery space: small counter shop, colorful pastry case front and center, coffee program, magazine/food zines/cookbook shelves, pay what you can model pricing, a small covered outdoor patio with tables/seating and an edible flower garden. Can you see it??
September 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
With clear vision I can see my future bakery space: small counter shop, colorful pastry case front and center, coffee program, magazine/food zines/cookbook shelves, pay what you can model pricing, a small covered outdoor patio with tables/seating and an edible flower garden. Can you see it??
Idek if yall care about cake like that here
September 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Idek if yall care about cake like that here
I closed my cake books until 2026 for sanity purposes. All I have to do is get through next week, the Last Week of Cake (two weddings, four birthdays)
September 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I closed my cake books until 2026 for sanity purposes. All I have to do is get through next week, the Last Week of Cake (two weddings, four birthdays)
None of my friends are here and that’s why I’m not committed to this app.
September 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
None of my friends are here and that’s why I’m not committed to this app.
If I closed my cake books to new customers for the rest of the year, what then….🤨 I need to take a break from the business of custom cakes and BADLY. For reasons you’ll find out about in my newsletter.
August 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
If I closed my cake books to new customers for the rest of the year, what then….🤨 I need to take a break from the business of custom cakes and BADLY. For reasons you’ll find out about in my newsletter.
The new issue of Cake Zine is out—and I’m a contributor! 🍓 cakezine.com/products/for...
Cake Zine Volume 7: Forbidden Fruit
Cake Zine’s seventh issue, Forbidden Fruit, explores how fruit fuels temptation and transgression. It’s one hundred and six pages of essays, recipes, art, and more including: Unholy marriages of vice ...
cakezine.com
August 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The new issue of Cake Zine is out—and I’m a contributor! 🍓 cakezine.com/products/for...
Reposted by Teresa
Every Silicon Valley innovation in the consumer space has been "what if this software was my mom" which explains why ChatGPT's primary use is as a therapist, relationship substitute for lonely boys, and "personal operating system" to organize their life
August 7, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Every Silicon Valley innovation in the consumer space has been "what if this software was my mom" which explains why ChatGPT's primary use is as a therapist, relationship substitute for lonely boys, and "personal operating system" to organize their life
Finally got to do savory at work! focaccia, romesco, Georgia heirloom tomatoes, arugula, queso fresco
July 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Finally got to do savory at work! focaccia, romesco, Georgia heirloom tomatoes, arugula, queso fresco
Reposted by Teresa
Decided to hire someone to do my wedding cake and all Ive done is send pics of @atheartpanadera.bsky.social glorious cakes for inspo
July 15, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Decided to hire someone to do my wedding cake and all Ive done is send pics of @atheartpanadera.bsky.social glorious cakes for inspo
My first pastry assistant ended up being a nightmare, but before all that she imparted me with the wisdom of “the tree break” (take a breather from the work bench to go outside and stare at/be with the trees)
July 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
My first pastry assistant ended up being a nightmare, but before all that she imparted me with the wisdom of “the tree break” (take a breather from the work bench to go outside and stare at/be with the trees)
Two narrow/longish cakes today for a wedding
July 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Two narrow/longish cakes today for a wedding
Reposted by Teresa
“California is so far using forty per cent less natural gas to generate electricity than it did in 2023, which is the single most hopeful statistic I’ve seen in four decades of writing about the climate crisis.”
www.newyorker.com/news/annals-...
www.newyorker.com/news/annals-...
4.6 Billion Years On, the Sun Is Having a Moment
In the past two years, without much notice, solar power has begun to truly transform the world’s energy system.
www.newyorker.com
July 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
“California is so far using forty per cent less natural gas to generate electricity than it did in 2023, which is the single most hopeful statistic I’ve seen in four decades of writing about the climate crisis.”
www.newyorker.com/news/annals-...
www.newyorker.com/news/annals-...
Even tough ladies ugly cry to Dreams (Fleetwood Mac, 2004 remaster)
July 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Even tough ladies ugly cry to Dreams (Fleetwood Mac, 2004 remaster)
Historically it’s been difficult for me to go with the flow but I’m learning, I see what the fuss is all about and it’s sooo over for you bitches
July 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Historically it’s been difficult for me to go with the flow but I’m learning, I see what the fuss is all about and it’s sooo over for you bitches
When Natalie Maines said, “times are hard and rents are high—what can a working girl do” I felt that
July 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
When Natalie Maines said, “times are hard and rents are high—what can a working girl do” I felt that
My next day off is July 21, then I get a new tattoo, then I turn 41. This is what i, a very tired but brave lady, am living for currently
July 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
My next day off is July 21, then I get a new tattoo, then I turn 41. This is what i, a very tired but brave lady, am living for currently
