Hi! I'm Ashley

A little bit about me - I live in a small town right outside of San Francisco with my husband Nick, daughter Sunny and our rescue pup Yogi. Some of my favorite things include family dinners, game nights with friends, fall scented candles, wooded hikes, the home section in Target and losing track of time while baking the day away.

Peony & the Peach  

My passion for baking was ignited as a young girl, as I attentively watched my mom and grandma create delicious desserts in our tiny home kitchen. I was instantly drawn to the joy baking brought them, and the happiness of those lucky enough to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

As I got older, I decided to follow my love for baking and enrolled in pastry school where I learned traditional French techniques and enjoyed every minute of the trial and error that taught me my core pastry knowledge. It was an empowering experience and gave me the confidence and inspiration to turn my love for baking into my dream job! 

Peony & the Peach is a reflection of my sweet childhood memories and the women who taught me. I hope to create unique and memorable desserts by taking the classic techniques I have learned, and putting my own modern spin on them. All desserts are made with love from my home kitchen. 

When I’m not baking, you can find me hanging out with my baby girl or cuddled up with our dog, watching Parks and Rec :)

I look forward to baking for you soon!

Kindly, Ashley