Hi, I’m Samantha

Born in the sun-kissed landscapes of Australia, I call Melbourne home.

My baking journey began in the comforting corners of my childhood kitchen, watching my Mum and Nan craft their beloved recipes.

These early experiences ignited a lifelong passion for food, propelling me to further my skills through specialized courses in hospitality and patisserie.

When I’m not in the kitchen or behind the lens, life’s pleasures find me in various forms.

Whether it’s sharing affectionate moments with my loyal canine companion, Max, or in quieter moments, I’ll be engrossed in the meditative practice of crocheting.

I also love to serve up aces on the tennis court or, let’s be real, serving laughs because my tennis skills are sometimes “under development.”

Then there’s my version of ‘Into the Wild,’ which usually involves me hiking in local bushlands without getting lost (so far, so good) or unwinding by freshwater lakes.

Blog Story

I quickly realized that my true calling lay in recipe development and sharing these creations with a broader audience. This revelation was the catalyst for this food blog.

Alongside my love for baking and cooking came an interest in food photography. Sharing these delicious recipes and visually captivating images with you is, in essence, a dream come true.

My Favorite Recipes

Education

• Certificate II in Hospitality – Offered by Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) at Aquinas College.

• Certificate II in Kitchen Operations – Offered by Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) at Aquinas College.

• Certificate III in Patisserie – Holmesglen Institute – Melbourne, Victoria

• Certificate II in Cake & Pastry – Holmesglen Institute – Melbourne, Victoria

Culinary Journey

• Melbourne Food and Wine Festival – Assisting professional chefs in multiple kitchens in The Langham Hotel with Holmesglen in 2013.

• Cilantro Restaurant – Preparing, baking and cooking authentic French cuisine for high tea as part of my TAFE course with Holmesglen.

• Cake Bake & Sweets Show – Booth exhibitor with the team from Organic Times sharing their premium certified organic pantry ingredients and cookies at the 2017 Sweet Expo, Melbourne.

Professional Career

Linkedin Profile

• 2007 – 2016: Retail Salesperson

• 2016 – 2018: Freelance food photographer at The Healthy Mummy.

• 2018 – 2022: Full-time freelance food photographer and recipe developer.

• 2022 – Present: Full-time food blogger at WholesomePatisserie.com 

Interviews

• Organic Times – Q&A Interview: Sam at Wholesome Patisserie

• Prana Chai – Q&A Interview: A cup of chai with Sam from Wholesome Patisserie

• Cocobella – Q&A Interview: The Road To Blogging Success & Recipe Inspiration 

Online Publications

• Body and Soul Australia / News.com.au – Featuring Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding Recipe.

• Vogue France – Article: The tastiest healthy treats of Instagram.

• The Healthy Mummy – Front cover photography for their 2017 Christmas Cookbook.

• BuzzFeed – Roundup 15 Delicious Puff Pastry Dishes That Taste Like A Million Bucks Featured recipe: Onion Zucchini Tartlets and more roundups.

• Elle France – Article How to make homemade scones that would please the royal family? Featured recipe: Chocolate Chip Scones.

• Elle Quebec – Article 15 ice lolly recipes for a breath of fresh air Featured recipe: Berry Kombucha Popsicles.

• Womens Health UK

• Dr. Axe – Roundup 28 Healthy Hearty Broccoli Recipes Featured recipe: Broccoli Crust Pizza.

• Vegan Food and Living – Article Ultimate vegan and gluten-free baking guide Featured recipe: Vegan Blueberry Scones.

• Eluxe Magazine

Magazine Publications

• Yum Gluten Free – Recipe shared in Issue of Summer 2019.

• Woolworths Fresh Ideas – Collaborated with Cocobella on a one-page spread, where I developed and photographed the Raspberry Yoghurt Parfait Popsicles recipe.

• Coles Magazine – Collaborated with Cocobella on a one-page spread, where I developed and photographed the Coconut Yoghurt Fruit Bowl recipe.

• Australian Gluten-Free Life – Contributed my story and 4 recipes on page 78 of Issue 18, August 2018.

• EatWell Magazine – Partnered with Organic Times to develop recipes and food photography for 4 recipes in 2017.

Cookbooks

Contributed to two recipes + food photography.

• The Mello Cookbook – Author Gianna Ciaramello, featuring Breakfast Bliss Balls and Creamy Broccoli Pasta recipes.

eBooks

• Live Love Nourish – Front cover photography + multiple photographed recipes in Homemade GF Easter Recipes Ebook.

• Organic Times – Front cover photography + multiple photographed recipes in Simply Butter.

Exclusive Recipes, Food Photography & Food Video Tutorials

Collaborated with various companies to develop recipes, food photography, and create video tutorials showcasing their products.

• Organic Times – Photograph & Recipe: Strawberry Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Caramel Slice, and more.

• Magimix – Photography & Recipe Development: Pumpkin Tomato Risotto and Seeded Baguettes.

• Vitamix – Videos: Pineapple Coconut Popsicles and Blender Crepes.

• Barkers New Zealand – Recipe & Photographs: Passionfruit Crumble Bars & Passionfruit Loaf.

• Barilla

• Cocobella – Brand ambassador.

• Panasonic – Video: Boston Bun.

• Live Love Nourish – Photography: Birthday Cake. Video: Easter Cupcakes and more.

• Made Group

• Honest to Goodness – Photography & Video: Creme Brûlée and Pesto Vegetable Pasta and more.

• Westfield Fountain Gate – Recipe: Mini Egg and Cauliflower Cups 

• Remedy Kombucha

• Bondi Protein Co. – Photograph & Recipe: Strawberry Protein Popsicles, Chocolate Protein Tarts, and more.

• Mayvers

• Pure Harvest – Photograph & Recipe Development: Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes and Vegetarian Red Curry and more.

• Cobs Popcorn – Featuring Salted Caramel Popcorn Bliss Balls

Blogger Collaborations

Creating food photography and food video tutorials for companies in partnership with Live Love Nourish:

• Nexba – Photographs: Sushi Bowl, Kombucha Trifle, and more.

• Australian Macadamias – Photographs: Macadamia Lamington Ice Cream Sandwiches, Chocolate Macadamia Cake, and more.

• Capilano Honey: Photography: Super Food Bowl and more.

• Coco Tribe – Video: Ultimate Ice Cream Sundae and Sundae Photographs and more.

• Super Cubes – Video: Balanced Breakfast Bowl. Photograph: Mango Strawberry Smoothie, and more.

• Almond Breeze – Photography: Panna Cotta and more.

• Thankfully Nourished – Video & Photography: Homemade Gummies and more.

Exclusive Restaurant Food Menu Photography

• The Budgie Bar – Ringwood, Melbourne

• Street Talk Espresso – Armadale, Melbourne

Product Photography

• The Swag
• Organic Times – Pink Almonds Product and Grass-Fed Organic Ghee and more.
• Daniel Wellington
• Urban Herbal Creams