Meet Me at The Lanai

  There’s something timeless and comforting about the smell of fresh-baked cinnamon rolls filling a kitchen. For me, cinnamon rolls were always a treasured treat reserved for special holiday mornings—especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. The warm spices, buttery swirls, and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture always brought a sense of coziness and celebration. One year, I found myself spending Thanksgiving here in Los Angeles, far from family, and craving that nostalgic, homey feeling. Instead of trying to find cinnamon rolls near me, I decided to roll up my sleeves and try baking my own cinnamon rolls from scratch. I found a recipe online, gathered my ingredients, and dove right in. That very first batch—warm and full of cinnamon-sugar goodness—sparked something in me. What started as a simple holiday craving quickly became a passion. That Christmas, I whipped up a new twist on the recipe and baked batches of cinnamon rolls as gifts. Sharing those home-baked goods with friends and s...

Gluten Free Mini Cinny Rolls  Let’s be honest—gluten-free baking can be a little… unpredictable. Dry textures, weird aftertastes, rolls that fall flat (literally). I’ve been there. But I also believed gluten-free shouldn’t mean “good enough”—it should mean delicious, safe, and worth getting excited about. Our gluten free journey started with cinnamon rolls; because everyone deserves a cinny’s moment.  Creating the perfect gluten-free cinnamon roll wasn’t easy. I tested batch after batch, tweaking the flour blends, moisture balance, and baking times until I landed on that sweet spot: soft on the inside, just the right amount of golden on the outside, and swirled with just enough cinnamon-sugar goodness to make you forget all about what’s missing. In fact, one of the most common things I hear from customers is: “Wait… are you sure these are gluten-free?” That’s the kind of confusion I live for. The secret? A mix of high-quality gluten-free flours, a homemade filling that doesn’t...

  If you've ever wondered what keeps a home baker going—besides caffeine and the occasional frosting taste test—it’s this: you. Seriously, your kind words and hilarious reaction messages are what keep me preheating the oven and reaching for that tenth spatula I definitely didn’t need (but totally justified). Your feedback is more than just kind words—it’s my motivation. When someone tells me they loved a flavor, it nudges me to dream up new twists. Your voices help shape my menu, refine my classics, and give me the courage to experiment. So, from the bottom of my flour-covered heart: thank you. You make this more than just a business. You’ve become part of my kitchen story, and your testimonials? They’re the handwritten recipe cards I treasure most. Here are just a few of your sweet and tasteful humorous words that make all the burnt-edge mishaps totally worth it: 💚 Love Our Home Baked Goods? Tell Us What You Think! If my cinnys have ever made your day, or my custom home-baked goo...