Kiki's Kitchen

Kiki's Kitchen My name is Gloria Anselmo. I'm a full blooded Italian girl who loves to cook! “Kiki” is a nickname my mother gave me as a little girl. Buon Appetito!

This site is dedicated to her memory. She taught me to love to cook and work in the kitchen, always keeping our Italian traditions alive, and passing it on to my children and future generations. I grew up spending most of my life in an Italian community and spending my summers in Italy! The food in Italy is unbelievable, full of fresh flavors! I enjoy taking classes and learning from the great Non

na’s of a generation gone by bringing back to life the art of cooking and feeding family and friends. I am following in my mother’s footsteps of cooking simple, fresh, and rustic food, by using the freshest, seasonal ingredients and allowing their flavors to come alive. These recipes and classes teach you to become connected with your food, knowing where it comes from and what is put into each recipe. They are healthy and fresh, and most of all, delicious! Balance is the key to life! I look forward to teaching, sharing and getting to know you! Welcome to Kiki's Kitchen..

Had so much fun making a denim purse , bandana tops and fun in the sun tops for this years Stagecoach !! With no pattern...
04/29/2026

Had so much fun making a denim purse , bandana tops and fun in the sun tops for this years Stagecoach !! With no pattern just creativity!!!

We’ve been busy making these Traditional Italian Easter cakes that take 8-10 hrs to rise!! But are so light ,airy and fl...
03/28/2026

We’ve been busy making these Traditional Italian Easter cakes that take 8-10 hrs to rise!! But are so light ,airy and flavorful! Plus our favorite sort of “ bread” ciambelle !

These are the selections we are offering for Valentines Day!  We only sell at Holidays so dont forget to place your orde...
02/03/2026

These are the selections we are offering for Valentines Day! We only sell at Holidays so dont forget to place your orders for yourself or for those special people in your lives!!💕💕
2 dozen sugar cookies for $35

3 large heart shaped Cara Mallows with 8 Carmel nuts candies$35 ( 1 pound box)

1 pound box or our assorted Nut Caramels( pecan caramel, walnut caramel, salted almond caramel, salted peanut caramels and 3 Cara Mallows $35

1 pound box of 3 large heart shaped Cara Mallows and 1/2 dozen sugar cookies $35

02/03/2026
Happy Thanksgiving!! And A Huge Thanks for all your orders! We LOVE making pies for YOU!!!
11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!! And A Huge Thanks for all your orders! We LOVE making pies for YOU!!!

Who would believe a heatwave today! We decided to finish a painting project here at Kiki’s Kitchen!I don’t like taping o...
10/30/2025

Who would believe a heatwave today! We decided to finish a painting project here at Kiki’s Kitchen!
I don’t like taping off so I outline with a painters brush!

And my Furniture project is done! Top part  trying to match the bottom. I think i succeeded! Moralof this pivot……Don’t b...
09/29/2025

And my Furniture project is done! Top part trying to match the bottom. I think i succeeded! Moralof this pivot……Don’t be afraid to tackle things you want but not expert in doing them! Keep trying new things and you can amaze yourself!!💕 now back to stocking my autumn pantry🤣

I should rename my page as Kiki’s Kitchen and MORE!! Not only do I bake, cook, and sew ( soon to add pics of those to  s...
09/25/2025

I should rename my page as Kiki’s Kitchen and MORE!! Not only do I bake, cook, and sew ( soon to add pics of those to show you my creations)
I’m also a self taught refurbisher and so while I’m making my ginger bug and fermented vegetables I’ve decided to repurpose an old piece I picked up on Craigslist! And decided to show you the progress
2020 changed the world with Covid and I was in transition moving and had no furniture!! So Craigslist and marketplace ( since I love old furniture) was my shopping store and with the degree from You Tube University I found this amazing paint that doesn’t require a base coat and can paint over Formica etc!!
I love it!!
I set up my hair salon while experimenting painting the furniture as everything was closed!

So today is our second day of painting this beautiful piece to match a color my italian grandma had in her home! I don’t remember Luisa Carlesimo but my mom had saved a piece of this color blue from her home that got demolished in Italy it’s been a color that brings warmth to my heart keeps my mom and grandma close to me!!

We’ve got a couple more days to go but thought I’d bring you all along on the process!💕

As we get ready to re open our home based kitchen taking a pivot and adding healthy foods here in California we had 1 da...
09/24/2025

As we get ready to re open our home based kitchen taking a pivot and adding healthy foods here in California we had 1 day of Fall so far and I got busy fermenting vegetables and making our homemade cheese balls! I love Fall and my favorite cocktail arrived from our trip to New York!!

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A Small Batch Baker/candy Maker That Takes Pride In Sourcing The Best Ingredients For All Of Our Creations
Vista, CA
92084

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Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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