Hi, I'm Valerie!
My journey into the world of wellness started back in 2019 after trying just about every diet in the world. As a certified nutritionist, I've taken a more wholistic approach to health and dedicated myself to translating nutrition so that is can be implemented by anyone.
My journey into baking wasn’t exactly planned. I’ve always loved to cook, but baking never really came naturally to me. Then someone sent me a sourdough starter, and I just kept at it until, by happenstance, Bakes by V was born. After selling locally for two years, I now share my recipes and real-life knowledge to help you keep up with this fun, slightly challenging hobby.
is to bring people together through food. Show up with something better than store-bought. Bring something homemade, thoughtful, and worth sharing. Because when bread is shared, so is joy.
My Mission
I know I'm a baker, but I actually don't eat a lot of sweets!
Savory>sweet
Right here in STL! Parkway South 2014 grad!
Born and Raised
I'm Hard of Hearing and fluent in ASL! I also studied Japanese for 5 years.
Deaf/hoh
Fun Facts About Me
"Simply put, outstanding to the point of being addicting."
Thomas H.
olivia d.
"Valerie’s breads and treats are absolutely delicious! I’m absolutely HOOKED on her sourdough brownies! The sourdough was equally tasty as it was gorgeous! So nice to have access to such fresh baked goods and help support a small, woman-owned business!"
2/5
Cheri K.
"Loved the sourdough bread! As good as what is found in SF! Looking forward to trying more of V’s goodies and sourdough rounds to put clam chowder in!"
3/5
Emily D.
"These as always are SUPERB! The honey butter focaccia is spectacular. Just a hint of sweetness and it MELTS in your mouth"
4/5
Amber M.
"Everything has been great! The cookies are out of this world!"
