Books. Classes. Coaching. Connection.
Books. Classes. Coaching. Connection.
Baking Inspired
*NEW* 1-on-1 Virtual Baking Classes
Do you want to become a better baker? Join me for a 1-on-1 coaching or demonstration session! These sessions are great if you have questions about certain recipes, want to dig into a specific baking genre, sharpen your baking skills, and/or you just need some individualized baking support. Learn more here.
Group Baking Classes
Interested in expanding your baking skills in a fun and supportive learning environment? Sign up for my popular, Bake-Off-inspired classes at Portland Community College (PCC)! They're great for new and seasoned home bakers. Upcoming classes include: cookies/traybakes and tarts.
Bilingual Books for Kids
Baking ABC - English / Portuguese and Contar Numa Cozinha Portuguesa | Counting in a Portuguese Kitchen help the littles in your life learn ABCs and 123s, jumpstart multilingual learning, and ignite a love of baking (without a messy kitchen!). Great gifts for holidays, birthdays, or other special occasions. Author and Emmy-nominated host, Maria Lawton the Azorean Greenbean said Baking ABC is "a winner."
Get Baking ABC and Contar Numa Cozinha Portuguesa today! FREE SHIPPING on qualifying orders.
Bett's Takes Blog
Recipe: Suspiros (Meringue Cookies)
Recipe by Elizebett Rocha Bento Eslinger My mom grew up on Terceira Island without electricity. So, whenever egg whites needed to be transformed to stiff peaks, she used a wooden...
The Beginnings of a Baking Enthusiast
Right after Maraine was born, I felt strong. I also felt unsure, scared, weary, and all the changing hormones that left me sobbing with gratitude when I took my first...
Deciphering Family Recipes: Jackie's Cookies
I don't want recipes to fade into the pages of a worn-out cookbook or the echoes of a loved one's kitchen. In some ways, my journey to decipher and recreate family recipes started with Justin's family...
Olá! I'm Elizebett.
(uh-LEEZ-uh-BEHT) :)
In addition to being a mom and baker, I'm a writer, editor, instructor, and consultant. I have a Masters Degree in Public Administration and 12+ years of experience in executive leadership and building collaborative teams.
I'm a huge fan of the Great British Bake-off (GBBO) television show, and I've completed all signature challenges in the show’s 13 seasons. I love that baking is the intersection of science, history, culture, connection, constantly learning--and great food, of course!
In 2020, BettBakes was born and now offers classes, books, recipe coaching, and team-building events---all fueled by a curiosity for baking and adoration for my Azorean heritage and the Portuguese language. I hope to share a bit of the BettBakes spirit with you!
Acknowledgements
A special thank you to the people in my life who have supported me in making BettBakes a reality: my husband Justin, my mãe Maria, my cousin Nancy, and my family and friends who have offered encouragement, taken classes, or purchased books.
I also want to acknowledge the community-minded people and businesses who have uplifted, promoted, or supported my one-woman operation. An asterisk (*) designates a BettBakes distributor: Azorean Green Bean - Maria Lawton | LiveLuso | PALCUS | Portugalia Marketplace* | Tribuna Portuguesa