EAT BREAD, BE HAPPY

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Bakes by V

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The baker behind Bakes by V. I was born and raised right here in St. Louis, and now am raising my three beautiful children here with my husband/unpaid assistant, Thad. Aside from work and parenting, I spend a lot of time reading, training in Taekwondo, and working out!

I'm Valerie 

Open Workshops

October 10th - Forest Park STLCC

Join me from 10am-1pm for class at the St. Louis community college campus in forest park!

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December 5th - Kirkwood STLCC

Join me from 10am-1pm for class at the St. Louis community college campus in Kirkwood!

"Simply put, outstanding to the point of being addicting."

Thomas H.

1/5

olivia d.

"Valerie’s breads and treats are absolutely delicious! I’m absolutely HOOKED on her sourdough brownies! The sourdough was equally tasty as it was gorgeous! So nice to have access to such fresh baked goods and help support a small, woman-owned business!"

2/5

Cheri K.

"Loved the sourdough bread! As good as what is found in SF! Looking forward to trying more of V’s goodies and sourdough rounds to put clam chowder in!"

3/5

Emily D.

"These as always are SUPERB! The honey butter focaccia is spectacular. Just a hint of sweetness and it MELTS in your mouth"

4/5

Amber M.

"Everything has been great! The cookies are out of this world!"

5/5

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