I was born in Texas and spent 10 years in California, before moving to Amsterdam in 2005 for the love of a Netherlands man, now my husband. I have been blessed all my life with a loving family (My 80 year old mother handmade the apron I am wearing in this picture) and tremendous friends and mentors. Celebrations, even daily lives were filled with incredible connections and great food. I love living in Europe but I missed the down home cooking which is at the core of my soul. I didn’t have those sitting around the Thanksgiving table with familiar loved faces moments. I didn’t have my favorite comfort food, cookies. I longed for a small flavor packed cookie…so small I would never feel guilty eating it. So I went into my kitchen and started baking to create new customs and traditions for Peter and myself and before I knew it Homemade Happiness was born.

We want you to enjoy the very things that make us passionate. We aim to put the highest quality ingredients into all our baked goods and creations. Cranberries from Terschelling, Nielsen Massey Vanilla, Dutch and Belgium Chocolate and use fresh local produce for our entrees whenever possible. Our wish is you will share these with family and friends perhaps cuddled up next to a warm fire and listening to good music. We are honored if you let us help you create these moments for you with our homemade goodies helping you create your own happiness through smooth lovely chocolate, toasted nuts and lots of love.

Ann Stavinoha-Berga