Paola Velez
@smallorchids.com
Hi, i’m Chef Paola 😃 I post silly Chef thoughts.
I’m an award winning chef with 20+ years of experience.
Author of Bodega Bakes
Find me also on substack @stealthisrecipe.substack.com
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http://www.smallorchids.com
I’m an award winning chef with 20+ years of experience.
Author of Bodega Bakes
Find me also on substack @stealthisrecipe.substack.com
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http://www.smallorchids.com
Celebrating Women’s History Month at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture! ✨ Join me for a special Bodega Bakes pop-up at Sweet Home Café every Friday in March, featuring my pastries and book signings on 3/14 & 3/28 from 10-12pm .
March 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Celebrating Women’s History Month at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture! ✨ Join me for a special Bodega Bakes pop-up at Sweet Home Café every Friday in March, featuring my pastries and book signings on 3/14 & 3/28 from 10-12pm .
February 26, 2025 at 2:52 AM
This one is for the folks who think “who the hell does she think she is— she’s easily replaceable talent— she’s not worth __ amount”
February 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This one is for the folks who think “who the hell does she think she is— she’s easily replaceable talent— she’s not worth __ amount”
People just assume I’m up to nothing because of my goofy approach to life but here’s what I’ve been up to just in the cookbook arena.
Best Cookbooks of ‘24:
NYT, WaPo, Food Network, BonApp, F&W, LA Times, Eater, Forbes, Delish, Robb Report, Library Journal, Amazon, B&N & best of ‘25 by RUSA CODES
Best Cookbooks of ‘24:
NYT, WaPo, Food Network, BonApp, F&W, LA Times, Eater, Forbes, Delish, Robb Report, Library Journal, Amazon, B&N & best of ‘25 by RUSA CODES
February 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
People just assume I’m up to nothing because of my goofy approach to life but here’s what I’ve been up to just in the cookbook arena.
Best Cookbooks of ‘24:
NYT, WaPo, Food Network, BonApp, F&W, LA Times, Eater, Forbes, Delish, Robb Report, Library Journal, Amazon, B&N & best of ‘25 by RUSA CODES
Best Cookbooks of ‘24:
NYT, WaPo, Food Network, BonApp, F&W, LA Times, Eater, Forbes, Delish, Robb Report, Library Journal, Amazon, B&N & best of ‘25 by RUSA CODES
My publisher just emailed to let me know that Bodega Bakes was honored by RUSA during their Book & Media Awards Ceremony at ALA LibLearnX.
Congrats to all the other Essential Cookbooks of 2025!
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Congrats to all the other Essential Cookbooks of 2025!
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February 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
My publisher just emailed to let me know that Bodega Bakes was honored by RUSA during their Book & Media Awards Ceremony at ALA LibLearnX.
Congrats to all the other Essential Cookbooks of 2025!
lnkd.in/esMmJNbr
Congrats to all the other Essential Cookbooks of 2025!
lnkd.in/esMmJNbr
Carrot buttermilk pie, nasturtium coconut cream pie, sorrel snickerdoodle’s & campfire brownies
February 3, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Carrot buttermilk pie, nasturtium coconut cream pie, sorrel snickerdoodle’s & campfire brownies
Hibiscus Greek yogurt
January 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Hibiscus Greek yogurt
It’s time to try something new 🧡
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January 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It’s time to try something new 🧡
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Baked Alaska Shaved Ice available at @barprovidenciadc.bsky.social 💗
#pastry #kakigori #paolavelez #chef #dessert
#pastry #kakigori #paolavelez #chef #dessert
January 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Baked Alaska Shaved Ice available at @barprovidenciadc.bsky.social 💗
#pastry #kakigori #paolavelez #chef #dessert
#pastry #kakigori #paolavelez #chef #dessert
VIRTUAL DEMO RAFFLE BENEFITING BLACK LOS ANGELENOS-
Virtual Demo perks:
🧁 Win a free copy of Bodega Bakes
🧁 Pick a recipe from Bodega Bakes to bake
🧁 1:1 virtual bake along for 1-10 people of your choice with an exclusive Q&A session
🧁 Hanging out with your fave internet bestie lol
Virtual Demo perks:
🧁 Win a free copy of Bodega Bakes
🧁 Pick a recipe from Bodega Bakes to bake
🧁 1:1 virtual bake along for 1-10 people of your choice with an exclusive Q&A session
🧁 Hanging out with your fave internet bestie lol
January 19, 2025 at 4:14 AM
VIRTUAL DEMO RAFFLE BENEFITING BLACK LOS ANGELENOS-
Virtual Demo perks:
🧁 Win a free copy of Bodega Bakes
🧁 Pick a recipe from Bodega Bakes to bake
🧁 1:1 virtual bake along for 1-10 people of your choice with an exclusive Q&A session
🧁 Hanging out with your fave internet bestie lol
Virtual Demo perks:
🧁 Win a free copy of Bodega Bakes
🧁 Pick a recipe from Bodega Bakes to bake
🧁 1:1 virtual bake along for 1-10 people of your choice with an exclusive Q&A session
🧁 Hanging out with your fave internet bestie lol
Forgot to screenshot the TikTok pop up. But I am intrigued to see how different these notes are.
January 19, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Forgot to screenshot the TikTok pop up. But I am intrigued to see how different these notes are.
The Gloria is a cross between a dry, orange Negroni and a bitter orange martini.
Let’s make this cocktail, my way:
1.5 oz Gunpowder Irish Gin
.5 oz Campari
.5 oz Vermú Rosé (rose vermouth)
.5 Aperol
Orange Twist - for Garnish.
#recipe
Let’s make this cocktail, my way:
1.5 oz Gunpowder Irish Gin
.5 oz Campari
.5 oz Vermú Rosé (rose vermouth)
.5 Aperol
Orange Twist - for Garnish.
#recipe
January 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The Gloria is a cross between a dry, orange Negroni and a bitter orange martini.
Let’s make this cocktail, my way:
1.5 oz Gunpowder Irish Gin
.5 oz Campari
.5 oz Vermú Rosé (rose vermouth)
.5 Aperol
Orange Twist - for Garnish.
#recipe
Let’s make this cocktail, my way:
1.5 oz Gunpowder Irish Gin
.5 oz Campari
.5 oz Vermú Rosé (rose vermouth)
.5 Aperol
Orange Twist - for Garnish.
#recipe
Vanilla donut with pink icing 😍
January 9, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Vanilla donut with pink icing 😍
Come to Maketto’s pop-up shop today to try my Mont Blancas!
Chestnut cream, sour guava, strawberries and NY style cheesecake (dusted with matcha for your enjoyment * not pictured)
See ya later
Chestnut cream, sour guava, strawberries and NY style cheesecake (dusted with matcha for your enjoyment * not pictured)
See ya later
December 21, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Come to Maketto’s pop-up shop today to try my Mont Blancas!
Chestnut cream, sour guava, strawberries and NY style cheesecake (dusted with matcha for your enjoyment * not pictured)
See ya later
Chestnut cream, sour guava, strawberries and NY style cheesecake (dusted with matcha for your enjoyment * not pictured)
See ya later
Yuzu Meringue Pie 🍋✨ Graham cracker crust, bright yuzu, & fluffy Dominican meringue on top. Come get a slice!
Tuesday - Saturday 5-10pm at Providencia
(Yuzu meringue pie and other holiday offerings will be available for preorder 🔜)
Tuesday - Saturday 5-10pm at Providencia
(Yuzu meringue pie and other holiday offerings will be available for preorder 🔜)
December 16, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Yuzu Meringue Pie 🍋✨ Graham cracker crust, bright yuzu, & fluffy Dominican meringue on top. Come get a slice!
Tuesday - Saturday 5-10pm at Providencia
(Yuzu meringue pie and other holiday offerings will be available for preorder 🔜)
Tuesday - Saturday 5-10pm at Providencia
(Yuzu meringue pie and other holiday offerings will be available for preorder 🔜)
Bodega Bakes is one of the best cookbooks of 2024!!!! Not in my deck of cards for the year but I’m grateful nonetheless 🥲😭🥲😭
December 12, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Bodega Bakes is one of the best cookbooks of 2024!!!! Not in my deck of cards for the year but I’m grateful nonetheless 🥲😭🥲😭
Thank you @nytimes.com for naming Bodega Bakes one of the best cookbooks of 2024!!!
December 10, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Thank you @nytimes.com for naming Bodega Bakes one of the best cookbooks of 2024!!!
A perfect little weekend book popup.
December 9, 2024 at 9:49 PM
A perfect little weekend book popup.
Hey Washington DC stop by my favorite jewelry shop Catbird in Georgetown this Saturday from 12pm - 5pm!
I’ll be signing a few copies of my books and bringing some tasty sweets for a few lucky early birds with purchase 🎀
See you this Saturday!
I’ll be signing a few copies of my books and bringing some tasty sweets for a few lucky early birds with purchase 🎀
See you this Saturday!
December 5, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Hey Washington DC stop by my favorite jewelry shop Catbird in Georgetown this Saturday from 12pm - 5pm!
I’ll be signing a few copies of my books and bringing some tasty sweets for a few lucky early birds with purchase 🎀
See you this Saturday!
I’ll be signing a few copies of my books and bringing some tasty sweets for a few lucky early birds with purchase 🎀
See you this Saturday!
We got BEST BAR OF THE YEAR!!!!! Thank you so much @Eater_DC
Chef Erik Joe, Danny & Pedro! 💝
Come visit us at Providencia 🥲🫂
Congratulations to everyone on the list happy December 😭🥹😭
Chef Erik Joe, Danny & Pedro! 💝
Come visit us at Providencia 🥲🫂
Congratulations to everyone on the list happy December 😭🥹😭
December 3, 2024 at 8:42 PM
We got BEST BAR OF THE YEAR!!!!! Thank you so much @Eater_DC
Chef Erik Joe, Danny & Pedro! 💝
Come visit us at Providencia 🥲🫂
Congratulations to everyone on the list happy December 😭🥹😭
Chef Erik Joe, Danny & Pedro! 💝
Come visit us at Providencia 🥲🫂
Congratulations to everyone on the list happy December 😭🥹😭
Thank you @washingtonpost.com @latimes.com for naming Bodega Bakes one of the best cookbooks in 2024
December 3, 2024 at 5:31 AM
Thank you @washingtonpost.com @latimes.com for naming Bodega Bakes one of the best cookbooks in 2024
Sweet plantain baguettes 🍽️
November 28, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Sweet plantain baguettes 🍽️