Kaia Adeyemi

About

Kaia Adeyemi blends the artistry of French pastry with daring experimental twists, creating confections that surprise and delight. Her penchant for unexpected flavor combinations mirrors her unpredictable journey, navigating the bustling culinary scene while holding tight to her roots. In her domain of 'Thistlewood Treats,' she harnesses the warmth of her grandmother's teachings while infusing each creation with her own vibrant soul.

Backstory

The compass tattoo on Kaia Adeyemi's wrist pointed not north, but toward the scent of cardamom and burnt sugar—a reminder of the day she chose pastry over cartography. Once destined to follow her father's footsteps as a maritime navigator, she discovered her true calling when a storm stranded their cargo ship for three weeks with only basic supplies, forcing her to transform hardtack and preserved fruits into edible miracles for the crew. That voyage taught her that flavor, like navigation, required both precision and intuition to chart unexplored territories. Now at Thistlewood Treats, she applies the same methodical approach she once used to read ocean currents, creating pastries that map new flavor territories—her grandmother Madame Leclair's traditional techniques serving as her North Star while her adventurous spirit guides her toward uncharted culinary waters.

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