Hello, and welcome to MOstly Bakes! My name is Maria Gutierrez-Ostrander and my family and I proudly hail from Michigan, just north of Lansing. MOstly Bakes is a play on words β a combination of who I am and what I do. I enjoy all things cooking and entertaining, but if you ask me what I love most, Iβll tell you βbakingβ every time β hence the name MOstly Bakes!
For me, food is a way to express my love for family and friends. Itβs also how I stay connected to my heritage β by keeping old family recipes alive as they were first shared with me, while also putting my own personal spin on them. And during a cold Michigan winter, I find itβs a great way to bring a little warmth and happiness into an otherwise dreary day!
I believe dining well doesnβt have to break your budget or your spirit in the kitchen for that matter. At MOstly Bakes, youβll find a variety of recipes to take you through a meal from start to finish. While, under βThe Teaβ youβll find a collection of tips, tricks and helpful information.
Making it official.
At the onset of the 2020 pandemic, I launched the Mostly Bakes website as a form of catharsis. At that time, it was a passion project and hobby, really. I had a desire and some very cotton candy thoughts on how to grow this into something more, but no clear “why?” to guide me. In 2021, I decided to take the plunge and incorporate. At its core, Cocoa Nibs Creative, LLC (DBA Mostly Bakes) is not only about growing a little something for myself. It’s firmly rooted in the desire to develop a path for others to nurture their creative passion projects from conceptual seed to full bloom. Like an onion, there are a lot of layers to my decision to start a business, but this 100% minority-owned/woman-owned company is open and I want to work with you.
So, shall we work together?
Are you interested in collaborating on recipe development, social media promotion or product reviews? I enjoy working with brands whose style, products, passions and purpose align with my own. What you see on the MOstlyBakes blog and social platforms represents my personal style and the quality of my work. I am always open to new opportunities and have a soft spot for start-ups and anything with a Michigan connection. Being a proud Michigander myself, I love sharing all we have to offer in the mitten state.
If you think your brand and my style would be a good fit, I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to contact me directly here.
Disclosure Statement: An open and heartfelt acknowledgement to my readers.
Although not all content on my website is sponsored, some is. That means I may receive free product and/or compensationΒ in the form of money, products or services in exchange for my work.Β Or, I may enter into a contractual agreement to promote a product or service for a set time and amount. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I may also participate in a small number of other affiliateΒ marketing programs – where I earn a commission from any purchases made through the links on my site. And sometimes I just share links to products or sites thatΒ I think are the bee’s knees or contain good information withΒ no personal benefit to me whatsoever.Β
With all that said, please know that I only work with brands and products that I personally use and am passionate about. Otherwise, how can you trust anything I say or put in print? Beyond the fact that it’s a legal requirement, transparency and personal accountability are important to me.Β If a blog post or social media post is sponsored or contains an affiliate link, you’ll see a clear disclosure notification stating the relationship. You have my word.
Thank you for visiting MOstly Bakes. Please take your time perusing the pages. Try the recipes and let’s get social! If you’ve tried a recipe, share your successes, your challenges and questions with me. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
Blessings, and enjoy!
