Nakupenda, Njeri translates from Swahili to ‘sincerely with love, Njeri’ and encapsulates the main ingredient in everything we do and bake - love.

This corner of the internet is where we share our love for food, travel and service to others. We hope that you will join us on this small business journey with both your taste buds and curiosity.

ABOUT our baker, Njeri:

Hi, I'm Njeri! I often find myself between a captivating story and a decadent dessert.

I was born in Kenya, raised in PA, educated (university) in DC and now call the Philly suburbs home. I am a committed kitchen gadget junkie, but my truest passions are travel, exploring other cultures through cuisine, and service to others. 

Email me anytime at njeri@nakupendanjeri.com, or find me on Instagram.

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How did it all begin and how is it going?

In 2007, after a heart-wrenching yet inspiring visit to an orphanage in Kenya, Njeri created Recipe for the Cure – a charity that allowed her to harness her passion for baking and donate all proceeds back to the lives that had touched her in Kenya. She’s been hooked on the magic that is baking, ever since.

Njeri continued baking for family and friends, but it wasn't until she posted a picture of her best friend's dream birthday cake (the Aloo) that orders started rolling in. She knew she was onto something special and in 2016 she took the plunge to transform the one time charitable event into a home (buttercream) bakery, Nakupenda, Njeri.

In those early days her younger sister (Wanjiru) was right by her side helping the budding business with emergency supply runs, vision boards and lots of cheerleading. Wanjiru officially joined the team in 2019 as the business strategist, with Njeri at the helm as Head Baker.

As we always say, Seize The Dessert! Cheers to the start of something sweet!