Hi! I’m Maryna, the author of Yellow Mixer
I’ve always loved baking, but my path to this passion was a little unexpected. With a master’s degree in law and a career in the legal field, I never imagined I would one day swap the office for the kitchen.
Everything changed in 2014, when my hometown in eastern Ukraine was occupied and I had to leave my home. I moved to central Ukraine, gave birth to my son, and began discovering something new. Baking became more than a hobby — it was a way to comfort myself and my loved ones in difficult times. Soon I started making custom cakes and launched this food blog to share my favorite recipes.
After that, life took me to Kyiv, where my partners and I opened our own café-patisserie with a focus on signature desserts. And in 2022, because of the full-scale invasion, I had to leave my job and home again — and start from scratch for the second time. That forced step became a turning point: I focused on what I can and want to do despite the circumstances — creating reliable, clearly explained, delicious recipes and supporting my community here on the blog.
What is Yellow Mixer
Yellow Mixer is a food blog where I show the process honestly and share what truly works at home:
- tested baking recipes (cakes, cookies, tarts, seasonal desserts);
- detailed, step-by-step instructions with photos/videos and precise ingredient weights;
- the science of “why,” not just the “how”;
- options without eggs, gluten, or lactose, plus simple substitutions;
- common mistakes — and how to avoid them.
My goal is to help you succeed on the first try — and delight both you and the people you bake for.
A few facts about me
- I’ve been living on a volcano in the middle of the ocean for over three years — on one of the Azores islands (Portugal).
- I ran a café in Kyiv — it gave me tons of experience and taught me about systematicity.
- I practice and teach yoga: balance on the mat really helps with balance in the kitchen and in life.
- I write in Ukrainian and English, love to experiment, and regularly update favorite recipes.
- I enjoy filming recipe videos — welcome to my pages on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
I’m open to collaborating with brands that value quality, honesty, and care for the reader. If my style resonates with you, email me at [email protected] or reach out on social media.
Thank you for visiting Yellow Mixer. May your kitchen be a place of warmth, inspiration, and small everyday victories. Bake boldly — I’m here to help you make it work!
