Behind the Book

When I first imagined the Winter book, I saw it mainly as a mix of recipes and activities for children. But while working on the recipe for Chocolate Christmas Trees, a new idea quietly appeared. At first, Anastasiia drew a cozy scene: Mommy Bear decorating a cake with the little ones, while Daddy Bear was bringing home the Christmas tree. I decided to split this into two parts, and that […]

The Winter book didn’t start from scratch. It was built on the lively, ongoing experience of cooking classes with children, where recipes were tried, tested, and loved. That’s what made the process simpler—and so much warmer. Every recipe in this book has been tested over time. For the past ten years, I’ve been making them with children in my cooking classes. We baked the same pies, cookies, and cakes again

When the book transformed into four seasonal volumes instead of one large collection, another idea became clear right away: each book would include not only 13 recipes, but also playful rhymes, riddles, and themed activities for children. These activities always stay connected to the kitchen — just in a fun, imaginative way. They help children practice many skills

I don’t know how other books are usually created, but for us, everything came together instantly. From the very beginning, I imagined the story in watercolor. My very first book also had watercolor illustrations, and I’ve always loved this style — its softness, its transparency, the way it makes images feel alive. I even tried

Autumn has always been a time of special inspiration for me. Nature slows down, and I become more in tune with my inner world. The crispness in the air seems to give my dreams more confidence, gently turning them into action. It was the same before. In the fall of 2014, I created my first

After months of creating, editing, and waiting — this dream has finally turned into something real you can hold in your hands. Hooray!!!  My winter book Savor Life: A Delicious Way to Grow is now available on Amazon! This book was created to help families grow stronger — to bring more shared moments of joy, cooperation, and