Sweet Kili

Sweet Kili We bake homemade goodies inspired by family favorites. Every treat is made with love, using cherished recipes that bring warmth and joy to every bite.

Rustic, imperfect, and full of heart—just like home.

Surprise! 🚨 Our little baker decided he didn’t want to wait for his scheduled date after all! 👶🍼✨Last week, we were in t...
09/08/2026

Surprise! 🚨 Our little baker decided he didn’t want to wait for his scheduled date after all! 👶🍼✨

Last week, we were in the kitchen making granola to prep for the future. The very next day, I went in for what was supposed to be a routine doctor’s checkup, started having contractions, and our doctor decided it was time to safely welcome our baby boy via C-section! 🏥💙

We are officially transitioning into our new chapter as a family of four, and my heart is completely overflowing. 🥹❤️

To be completely transparent, the kitchen doors are going to stay firmly closed for a while longer. We are currently deep in the beautiful, blurry newborn haze—running on very little sleep, navigating hourly breastfeeding sessions, and focusing heavily on recovery and healing. 🛋️🍼🩹

The ovens might be cold, but our home is warmer than ever. 🪵🌾

Thank you all so much for the endless love, prayers, and patience you’ve shown our little home bakery over the last nine months. I am soaking up every single baby cuddle with my daughter and our new little man, and I promise to share a few cozy updates from bed as we heal. 🤱🏽🕊️

Sending you all so much love! 🤍

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02/08/2026

One day at a time, and one batch at a time. 🌾🍼✨

We had a wonderful checkup with our doctor last Friday—everything looks great! 🩺❤️ She moved our scheduled C-section back by a week, but since we are officially full-term, baby can safely make his entrance whenever labor decides to start.Technically, I am off strict bed rest, but I am listening to my body and keeping things incredibly gentle. The third-trimester pelvic pressure, hip, and back pain are definitely real right now! 🛋️🤰

To channel a little bit of nesting energy without overworking myself, my daughter and I hit the kitchen to prep a staple for my postpartum recovery: Homemade Batch Granola! 🥣🍯 It makes the absolute perfect, quick, healthy snack to grab during those exhausting newborn days and late-night nursing sessions. 🥛💪 If my body allows, I’m hoping to whip up a few freezer-friendly muffins and something savory over the next few days. But for now, we are just taking it one slow, sweet day at a time. 🦥🤍

What were your absolute must-have snack staples during your first few weeks postpartum? Drop your recommendations below so I can add them to my list! 👇

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27/07/2026

A core memory made right from the kitchen chair. 🥺🍰👧🏽✨We hit a massive milestone today—I am officially 37 weeks pregnant! 🤰🎉 While baby is technically safe to arrive, my doctor prefers we wait for our scheduled C-section at 38 weeks. So with exactly one week left of waiting, I am soaking up every single second with my firstborn.

Last week, she was obsessing over donuts and had a fun baking day with her Auntie. This week, her heart was set on making a cake. Even though I am strictly on bed rest, we found a way. We sat down together at the table, measured out the ingredients, and I talked her through the steps. I watched with total awe (and some nerves) as she confidently operated the KitchenAid mixer with almost zero supervision! 🥹🥣

It was the simplest, humblest plain vanilla butter cake, topped with colorful sprinkles. 🌈But as we sat there watching it bake, it hit me. It was never about the donuts, and it was never about the cake. She just wanted to spend quiet, undivided time with her Mama before she officially becomes a big sister next week. 💖👧🏽

My heart is so incredibly full. I am taking this quiet week as the ultimate blessing. 🕊️🛋️

Moms, how did you spend your final days with your eldest before your second arrived? I hope you can share your favorite memories or suggestions with us 👇

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23/07/2026

A sweet taste of our family heritage, straight from my lola’s kitchen to yours. 🍍🍊✨

Today I am digging deep into the archives to share a recipe that has been a comforting staple in our household ever since I can remember: our Homemade Pineapple Papaya Jam. 🪺🌱

This isn’t just any jam—it’s a precious family heirloom. The recipe was perfected by my late grandmother, passed down lovingly to my mom, and now we all huddle in the kitchen to help her craft it. 👩‍🍳❤️

It is made with just 4 simple, wholesome ingredients, absolutely zero preservatives, and a whole lot of nostalgic goodness. It is perfectly sweet, tangy, and tastes like sunshine on a warm slice of toasted buttered bread. ☀️🍞

Let us know in the comments: Would you buy a jar of Lola's Pineapple Papaya Jam to sweeten your family breakfasts? Comment ‘JAM’ below to cast your vote!

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The bakery ovens are paused, but the family kitchen is still full of life, laughter, and a whole lot of flour! 🛋️🏠✨This ...
21/07/2026

The bakery ovens are paused, but the family kitchen is still full of life, laughter, and a whole lot of flour! 🛋️🏠✨
This past week on bed rest has been a beautiful reminder of how incredible my family support system is.

Here is a little look at what they whipped up this week:

🥖 1. Mom’s Heavy-Duty Banana Bread: My mom made a beautifully hefty loaf that is currently chilling in the fridge. My absolute favorite way to eat it? Sliced thin, toasted until the edges are crisp, and topped with warm butter and maple syrup (or a thick layer of peanut butter!). 🤤

🍩 2. A Special Donut Day: To be completely honest, my heart ached a little this week when my 4-year-old asked me why we don’t bake together right now—she doesn't quite grasp the concept of strict bed rest yet. 💔 Thankfully, my amazing sister stepped right up! She had a special donut-making afternoon with her, and we’ve been happily devouring plain donuts dipped in rich chocolate fudge all week. 😋

🥧 3. The Return of the Banoffee Pie: My sister and her husband baked a legendary banoffee pie for my cousin’s birthday to say thank you, and they made a second one just for us at home! This is the throwback clip from Father’s Day when they first debuted it. It is officially an absolute family obsession right now! 🍌☕🍫

What is your absolute favorite comfort food when you’re taking a much-needed rest? Drop it below! 👇

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19/07/2026

Digging into the archive today for a little family sweetness! 🍰✨👯‍♀️

Throwing it back to last year when my sisters and I teamed up in the kitchen to bake this absolutely creamy, dreamy, and perfectly jiggly Basque Cheesecake! 🤤🔥

There is nothing quite like that iconic burnt, caramelized top contrasting a rich, molten, custardy center. Getting it to have that satisfying jiggle on camera is a true baker’s art form! 🎥☁️

It also has me thinking... when the kitchen eventually reopens later this year, should we add a limited batch of these Basque cheesecakes to our drop menu? 🤔🚪👇 Let me know in the comments.

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14/07/2026

The Focaccia Test Files: We finally cracked the code! 🥖🧄🏆

If you were following our testing updates last month, you know we had a bit of a baker's dilemma. Our Garlic Sesame Focaccia tasted incredible, but the Caesar cream cheese dip kept leaking or creating hollow pockets during the bake. 🫠❌

I promised I would test one final solution, and even though the ovens are paused right now, I just had to show you the final result!

It breaks my heart a little that I can’t share this exact batch with you all, but it feels so good to know the recipe is ready to roll the moment the kitchen reopens later this year. 🧸❤️

Save this post to your collections so you remember to grab a flat the second our countdown to reopening begins! 📌🚪

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A little update from the kitchen: Baby is ready for some rest, and so am I! 👶❤️🛋️I know I just shared our exciting July ...
09/07/2026

A little update from the kitchen: Baby is ready for some rest, and so am I! 👶❤️🛋️

I know I just shared our exciting July baking lineup with you all a couple of days ago, and I was so looking forward to sharing these final drops.

However, I just came back from my ultrasound appointment, and my doctor has placed me on strict bed rest starting today until my due date. 🩺🤰 Because of this, I have to officially close the bakery oven doors a few weeks earlier than planned. I won’t be able to push through with our weekly July drops.

I feel so incredibly sad to change plans after making that promise to you all, but my priority right now has to be keeping this little one safe and healthy for the final stretch. 🕊️✨️

To everyone who sent a DM to get on the reservation lists—thank you from the bottom of my heart for your overwhelming excitement and love. Your support has kept me going through every challenge and busy baking week.

The kitchen will be quiet for the next few months while we transition into our new chapter as a family of four. I can’t wait to share baby updates with you all soon, and our ovens will definitely be back and ready to bake when the time is right! 🥮🥖✨

Sending you all so much love, and thank you for understanding! 🤍

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The countdown to maternity leave is officially ON! 🤰🌱Before I turn off the ovens at the end of July to focus on my upcom...
07/07/2026

The countdown to maternity leave is officially ON! 🤰🌱

Before I turn off the ovens at the end of July to focus on my upcoming due date, I am hosting only ONE specific, focused bake per week to protect my third-trimester energy. Swipe through the carousel to see the official July Lineup! 🗓️👇

🥖 Week 1: The long-awaited Garlic Sesame Focaccia with Caesar Cream Cheese Dip!
🥮 Week 2: Our signature, pillowy Cinnamon Rolls.
🍌🍫 Week 3: Cake Loaf Week! Decide on the flavor by dropping a comment below: Are we feeling Banana Walnut or Chocolate Ganache?
📦🎁 Week 4: The Grand Finale! We're having a Buy 12, Get 1 FREE promo to clear our inventory before the kitchen closes.

⚠️ How this works:
Specific drop days and limited quantities will be announced at the start of each week. Because my capacity is heavily reduced, slots will vanish fast! If you want to secure your favorites before the oven doors close until further notice, don't wait.
💌 Send a DM right now to be placed on the priority reservation list!
Don't forget to vote for your Week 3 loaf flavor in the comments! 👇

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06/07/2026

Part 2 of our birthday marathon: The 4-Flavor Rainbow Masterpiece! 🌈🌸✨

When my daughter requested a rainbow cake for her 4th birthday, I wanted to make sure it didn’t just look magical on the outside, but tasted incredible on the inside too! So instead of just using food coloring, I challenged myself to make every single layer a completely scratch-made flavor profile. 🍰🎨

An Honest Baker’s Review of the 4 Layers:
🍋 Lemoncito: My personal favorite! The sharp tanginess of our local lemoncito perfectly cut through and contrasted the sweet buttercream. A total 10/10 win.
🍵 Matcha: My daughter’s favorite layer! It had a great earthy profile, but it turned out a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time, I’m definitely bumping up the matcha powder to balance it out.
🍓 Strawberry & 🫐 Blueberry: To be completely honest, using frozen berries left these two layers lacking the intense fruit punch I wanted. The flavor profile was just too subtle. What should I use next time to make the strawberry and blueberry layers pop? Drop your baking tips or flavor suggestions in the comments below 👇

We dressed it up in soft pastel rainbow buttercream and adorned the exterior with edible flowers and delicate butterflies for that magical, whimsical garden feel. 🦋💐 Finally, we topped it with a big bright rainbow and lots of sprinkles to match my daughter’s vibrant, sunny personality!

Now that the birthday week whirlwind is officially over, the ovens are resetting for our regular cookie flavors and last few limited drops before I pop! 🤰👶

Drop your faves or requests in the comments to help us prioritize the next drops! 👇

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