Ben Orkin
Ben Orkin is a 17-year-old self-taught baker, food stylist, photographer, and writer. In his free time, he works on his baking, blogging, and of course his schoolwork. Born and raised Cape Town, South Africa, he was lucky enough to find his passion (and his talent) so early on in life. Ben is living proof that no matter how old you are, you can follow your dreams and passions because you never know where they might lead you. His blog is a delicious journey, all things home baking, and the pleasures that come with it. Bon appetit!
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Food
The Healthiest Green Beans & Tomato Broth Recipe
Yesterday, I visited a local farmers market to buy some delicious, seasonal produce. It was a pleasure to see real fruits and vegetables full of colour and life. Each vegetable looked completely different so when...
Food
A Surprisingly Special & Unique Spaghetti Recipe
Quite a while back I had a weekend like no other! Here’s the full story that led me to make the most delicious Squid dish: I had an art project for the term to create something within...
Food
The Best Birthday Breakfast Ever
Birthday Breakfast for the Birthday Girl - Happy Birthday Zanita! I’m not sure if you are all aware, but today is in fact Zanita’s birthday! I wanted to celebrate this special day with her through a very...
Food
The Perfect Meatball Substitute: Carreato Ball
Carrot + Pea + Potato = Carreato ball You guys, remember the Falentil ball? Well, I’d like to introduce you to his cousin, the Carreato ball. They are in fact brothers, born to the same...
Food
One Pan Plan - Fish & Veggies
Fish is one of the healthiest foods on the planet. One of the perks of eating fish is that it makes your body happy and healthier. Tests have found that the fatty acids in...
Food
The Best Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Cake
I’ve been working on this recipe for a quite some time now, maybe about a month. Not that I’ve been literally working on it for that long, I just got a little distracted from my...
Food
Broccoli & Bean Salad Like You’ve Never Had
So the inspiration behind this salad is rather strange. At my school, there is a group of 5 teachers who have what they call a Salad Club where they basically take turns making salad for each other....
Food
Introducing The Falentil
Falafel + lentil = the Falentil My mom has had this bag of lentils in her cupboard for the past I don’t know how many months and it’s been driving me insane! They just sit...
Food
A Love Story Between Man & Chocolate
You’re probably thinking, “But Ben, you’re in the middle of summer - why are you making hot chocolate?” That’s a very valid question and one that I’m not very sure how to answer, maybe because...
Food, Personal Development
How to go From Wannabe Baker to Actual Baker
Somehow baking is thought to only be for people who have way too much time on their hands and have nothing better to do with their lives. For people who spend many years mastering the...
Food, Inspiration
What To Do With That Loaf of Stale Bread
Don’t you hate it when you are left with a loaf, or half a loaf, or a third of a loaf of stale bread? It used to bug me so much. It’s such a waste....
Food
Let’s Talk Substitutes
You know those people who hardly have any ingredients in their pantries? Well I am those people. Sure it is a struggle sometimes, but after years of experience I have worked out how to make...
