Welcome to Baking Trove!
Hi, I’m Clara Delmont, and if you’re anything like me, the kitchen isn’t just a room it’s where memories are made, mistakes are celebrated, and every recipe has a story waiting to unfold.
I’m a 35-year-old home baker and cook, born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina, where the scent of fresh bread and warm pies drifted through my childhood. My love for food began with my grandmother, who could turn simple ingredients into pure magic her flakiest pie crusts are still legendary in our family.
I grew up standing on a stool beside her, hands dusted in flour, learning not just how to cook, but how to nourish and delight the people around me. That early spark eventually led me to New York City, where I received classical culinary training rooted in French technique. It was intense and inspiring, and it gave me a deep respect for the craft of baking and cooking.
But life has a way of guiding us back to what feels most like home.
After years in bustling restaurant kitchens, I returned to Asheville and rediscovered the kind of food that feeds both body and soul. Today, I focus on creating wholesome, feel-good recipes for the people I love: my husband, our two energetic kids, and our golden retriever, Maple, who’s always close by in case a crumb falls to the floor.
Our kitchen is rarely quiet or spotless, but it’s filled with love, laughter, and the comforting aroma of something delicious rising in the oven.
At Baking Trove, my passion lies in sharing recipes that bring joy to everyday moments from nourishing, protein-packed meals to golden loaves of bread and sweet treats for any occasion. Whether it’s a batch of soft whole-grain muffins, a skillet of herb-roasted chicken, or the warm banana bread we make on Sunday mornings, I believe food can be both wholesome and deeply comforting.
I’m also a big believer in vibrant drinks that make you feel your best like my go-to pineapple spinach lime smoothie or the chamomile tea I sip during cozy evenings.
Not everything turns out perfectly (I once used salt instead of sugar in a batch of muffins), but I’ve learned that even the “oops” moments become treasured memories.
When I’m not in the kitchen, you’ll likely find me wandering the local farmer’s market, flipping through a well-loved cookbook, or jotting down the wild recipe ideas my kids dream up like blueberry spaghetti (we haven’t gone that far… yet).
So if you’re a fellow home baker and cook looking for inspiration, delicious recipes, and a bit of real-life messiness, you’re in the right place. Grab a coffee, stay awhile, and let’s create something wonderful together here at Baking Trove.