Meet Our Experts

We’re a team of baking experts from around the world, united by one mission: to make artisan baking simple, reliable, and accessible for everyone. With years of hands-on experience in sourdough, focaccia, festive bakes, vegan and sugar-free pastry, and chocolate craft, we’ve tested every recipe to ensure consistent, bakery-level results at home. At Baking Wellness, our goal is simple: to give you the confidence, guidance, and tools to bake without fear of failure,and to enjoy the process as much as the results.

Claire

Vegan, Gluten-Free & Sugar-Free Expert

A trained pastry chef from California, Claire studied at the École Lenôtre in Paris and specialized in plant-based patisserie.
After being diagnosed with celiac disease, she embraced a vegan lifestyle and has since developed hundreds of gluten-free, sugar-conscious, and dairy-free recipes, from chewy cookies to indulgent ganache cakes.
Claire leads the creative work behind our Vegan Pastry, Gluten-Free, and Sugar-Free Baking collections, guiding every recipe with one belief:

“You don’t have to sacrifice joy to eat well.”

Antonio

Sourdough, Focaccia & Grand Bakes Specialist

Originally from Salerno, Antonio grew up baking with his grandfather in the family-owned forno. With over 25 years of experience, he has mastered natural fermentation, rustic focaccia, festive breads, and high-hydration doughs.
Antonio is the heart behind our Sourdough, Focaccia, Cookie, and Grand Bakes collections, always reminding us:

“Fermentation is not a trend, it’s a craft that teaches you patience and respect for the process.”

Michael

Chocolate, Coffee & Product Development Lead

Originally from Hamburg, Michael began his career in business and café management before moving into food innovation. He earned barista certifications with the Specialty Coffee Association in Berlin and trained at the Carpigiani Gelato University in Bologna, specializing in low-sugar frozen desserts and chocolate craft.
At Baking Wellness, he oversees Chocolate, Coffee, Gelato, and future product launches, ensuring every collection is practical, beautiful, and truly useful for home bakers worldwide. His motto:

“A recipe only succeeds if it works in your kitchen, not just ours.”