THE BEGINNING OF STREET TREATS

A mix of all my passions: baking, culture, art, and service

I started baking with my mom when I was in elementary school. We would always make tortas (Filipino mamon or sponge cake) together for family parties or church potlucks. People loved it so much that sometimes I would not even make it to the table to set out because people would grab arm-fulls just to hide and bring home.

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I have always been creative growing up. I would do art in my free time and sing in vocal ensembles up until I graduated high school from HSPVA. Throughout high school, I would show my appreciation to my friends and teachers through baked goods. I would make small treats for gifts during major holidays and events to pass out to people in my classes. I continued to learn new recipes and make small gift treats throughout my first few years of college at Houston Baptist University. When I was secretary of the Filipino Student Association at HBU in 2019, I would bring small treats like cookies, cupcakes, and trifles to our general meetings for the members. Through each experience, I found joy in the smiles they had whenever they received a treat.

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Once the pandemic started in 2020, I would fill up my free time with baking. I officially registered Street Treats in June 2020 and began serving the community by helping people celebrate with their loved ones at home one small treat at a time. Street Treats is where I combine my love for baking, art, culture, and service.

 I have many hopes and dreams in the future for Street Treats, like opening a cake supply store that will support and encourage future bakers or anyone who just wants to learn and have fun!

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I used to struggle with believing I only had to choose one path, but I realized I can be more than one thing. I am a small business owner. I am a nurse. I am a community organizer. I am a servant leader.

I would not be where I am today without the love and support of my friends, family, and supportive clients. Most importantly, God is good all the time and He is the one who gives the strength to serve everyday.