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Cookbook Review: Bodega Bakes | Listen

By: Tate Jacaruso

front cover of bodega bakes

Everything about Bodega Bakes cookbook screams fun, and I found myself eagerly flipping through the colorful pages for something to re-create. There’s a slightly Wonka-esque feel, with whimsical recipes that don’t skimp on sprinkles or nostalgia. Author Paola Velez, Afro-Latina pastry chef, co-owner of Providencia bar in DC, and founder of Bakers Against Racism, was inspired by the bodegas of New York City. She has fond childhood memories of enjoying Dominican and Puerto Rican pastries and desserts at her favorite corner store. 

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Date Published: 04.14.25
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About The Author

Tate Jacaruso

Tate Jacaruso loves celebrating Southern food, travel, and culture as associate editor at the Local Palate. She is based in Charleston and is currently making her way through every bowl of pasta and oyster on the half shell in town. Her work has appeared in Charleston Living Magazine and CHStoday.