Cravings Journal

Lorena Salinas / Santiago, Chile

Lorena Salinas does it all. She’s a professionally trained pastry chef, award-nominated blogger, world traveler, photographer, and videographer. Lorena is a Peruvian transplant blogging her cravings for all things sweet from Santiago, Chile. A true citizen of the world, Lorena received her pastry training in London, England, and her recipes are inspired by Peruvian and European cuisine. On Cravings Journal, you’ll find everything from citrus poppy seed crêpes to an indulgent chocolate tart and Carrot Butter Cookies, all photographed with Lorena’s signature light and fresh style.

To top it all off, Lorena posts each of these recipes in flawless English and Spanish. She keeps separate websites and Instagram accounts for her Spanish– and English-speaking audiences, allowing her to share her indulgent recipes and unique perspective with followers around the world. Be sure to check out Lorena’s YouTube page, where she posts step-by-step tutorials for each of her recipes in both English and Spanish.

Must-Bake from the Blog: “I love creating textures and flavors that trigger childhood memories. For me, it’s alfajores made with corn flour so they melt in your mouth, the way authentic Peruvian ones should. Even if you didn’t grow up in Peru, they’re the ultimate comfort cookie.”