The Spelt Kitchen (About Me Page)

Welcome to my precious little corner of the internet. I’m so glad you found your way here – grab a cup of something delicious and stay awhile.

I’m Tracy, mum to two towering teenagers, originally from the north of England but now calling the south of Sweden home. By day, I’m a teacher; by night, I’m a baker (and an enthusiastic taste-tester). Photography is another passion of mine, so expect plenty of mouthwatering shots alongside the recipes.

My blogging journey started over a decade ago with The Culinary Jumble, and let’s just say, my recipes have evolved a lot since then. I’ve dabbled in gluten-free baking, waved goodbye to meat, and seven years ago, I fell head over heels for spelt flour.

Why spelt? Well, for me, it’s easier on my stomach, and I was desperate for an alternative to all-purpose (plain) flour, but gluten-free options always fell short. What I didn’t expect was how amazing spelt would be. It works beautifully in everything from crusty bread to soft, fluffy cakes. Don’t just take my word for it – check out my spelt vs. plain flour: which makes the best cupcake? for some surprising results.

However, this blog isn’t always about spelt. I believe baking should be fun, flexible, and a little bit experimental. Plus, a girl can’t live on cake alone. You’ll also find plenty of quick and easy dinner recipes. And my ready-made puff pastry recipes are among my most popular (and delicious).

Expect an eclectic mix of indulgent and wholesome dishes, with something for every occasion. And if you don’t bake with spelt, no problem – all my recipes can be made with all-purpose (plain) flour, so you’ll never miss out.

I am always love to hear from my readers, so please reach out via the following methods:

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If you’d like to use any of my images or link to one of my recipes, I’d be more than honoured. However, you do not have permission to copy and republish whole recipes.

For a round-up, there is no need to contact me. If you do use one of my images, please ensure you credit The Spelt Kitchen appropriately (by including a link back to the blog). Let me know where you’ve featured my recipe and I will share it across my social media.

Most of my new images appear on Shutterstock, so if you’re interested in any, please check out my portfolio.

• Sponsored posts

I spent a couple of years working as a freelance writer, so if you think my blog would be a good fit for your product through a sponsored post, let me do the hard work and write something for you. Have a look at my almost tiramisu chocolate cake, created in collaboration with Gourmesso.

• Sponsored links

I am happy to add a sponsored link to my posts, as long as it feels organic and is of use to my readers. I will not accept links for gambling or gaming sites.  

Any sponsored links, and those included in sponsored posts, will include the rel=sponsored tag, which is Google’s best practice. Please get in touch to hear my rates and discuss things further.

• Guests posts

I am always on the look out for a guest post collaboration. However, I am looking for posts from fellow food bloggers (and would love a reciprocal effort).  I will create a recipe, take pictures and write a post. For one of my recent guest posts, I created this dreamy polenta and clementine cake for The Bella Vita.

I would consider accepting a guest post for The Spelt Kitchen written by someone that isn’t a food blogger, but this is rare (as I have more than enough content of my own).

Or maybe you’d like to send me something baking oriented to review (please, please!). I am open to all possibilities (as long as cooking/baking is involved), so please get in touch.

• Product Reviews

I really enjoy receiving products. Come on, who doesn’t? But it has to be something I feel passionate about. I will always give my readers honest, well-thought out descriptions and feedback. Check out my reviews for  The Spice Pioneer, and my review of Rachel Khoo’s book, Little Swedish Kitchen.

Please refer to my disclosure & privacy policy post for more information about the legal side of things.