Stories

A vanilla bun takes me straight back to childhood afternoons in the kitchen — hands dusted with flour, the scent of baking in the air, and the quiet joy of something homemade. This recipe is a simple comfort, a reminder that sometimes the sweetest memories come from the most familiar flavors.

This brown bread is more than just a recipe — it’s a warm slice of home. Baked countless times in my mother’s kitchen, it carries the scent of comfort and the strength of tradition. Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, it reminds me of shared meals, and the quiet care that goes into something made by hand.

In November 2023, Shelly’s launched a Palestinian inspired treat box, blending coconut, orange, chocolate, tahini, and rosewater flavors. Inspired by my time in Aida Refugee Camp, the box raised €2,455 for Medical Aid for Palestine.