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    ABOUT

    Hey there! Welcome to Anna Banana! I'm Anna, a recipe creator, food photographer and food stylist behind this blog.

    A Little Bit About Me

    I was born and raised in small town in Poland, surrounded by lakes, woods and unforgettable countryside. And since 2003, I have been discovering the beauty of English countryside, as I moved to the UK.

    Growing up, I was always surrounded by delicious, honest and homemade food. Passion for good food runs in my family for generations, and we do love to feed others! 

    I created this blog in 2017, as an outlet to express my passion for baking and food photography. Back then, I was working in the office, in the corporate accountancy environment, managing a team of lovely people. But somewhere deep inside, I knew that something was missing... So in September 2017 I took the plunge and made a decision to quit and make food photography and blogging my full-time job. It was the best decision of my life! 

    When I'm not busy baking in the kitchen, I enjoy discovering new places, especially around English countryside. I love spending time outdoors, it relaxes me and makes me feel alive. I'm a keen wannabe gardener, hiker, book reader, Netflix binger and meme addict.

    Anna Wierzbinska.

    What Will You Find on Anna Banana?

    • Reliable and delicious, mostly sweet recipes that have been tried and tested in my own kitchen.
    • Baking tips and tricks applied to the home kitchen environment.
    • Easy, uncomplicated and traditional recipes, as well as complex flavours and recipes with the modern twist.
    • Helpful information about the ingredients and tools you will need to succeed.

    More About Anna and the Blog

    What camera do you use for your photography?

    I currently use Canon 5D mark IV and I love it. Previously, I used Canon 6D, which I'm still very fond of. You can also read more about my equipment on My Gear page.

    How did you come up with the blog name?

    It's been my nickname, given to me by my friends, so I'm just rolling with it!

    What recipes do you recommend for someone that's new to baking?

    Firstly, I'm sooo excited that you want to try baking, and that you're here! My brownies had a lot of success with newbie bakers, especially my Chocolate Cherry Brownies. That said, Chocolate Chip Cookies will also be a good starting point!

    What recipe do you recommend for a baker looking for a challenge?

    Yes, I do. Check out my Anna W Photography website, which is also my portfolio. If you want to challenge yourself and your baking skills, I would recommend Salted Caramel Macarons or Fraisier Cake.

    Do you have a portfolio?

    Yes, I do. Check out my Anna W Photography website, which is also my portfolio.

    Do you accept recipe requests?

    Got an idea for a new recipe? I'm always open to suggestions! Shoot me an email or message me on Instagram.


    Anna's Favourite Recipes

    I find it extremely difficult to pick my favourites, but if I have to choose few of my all-time favourites, it will be:

    • top view super close up of chocolate brownie cookie with flaked sea salt on top
      Chocolate Brownie Cookies
    • Victoria Sponge Cake
    • overhead shot of a plate with golden cardamom buns
      Swedish Cardamom Buns
    • burnt basque cheesecake with some individual slices sliced out of it.
      Burnt Basque Cheesecake

    Thanks for visiting my blog, I really hope we can experience this baking journey together. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.

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    Anna Wierzbinska.

    Hey, I'm Anna!

    I'm a self-taught baker, recipe developer & food photographer based in small village in Hampshire, UK. I created this blog to share sweet recipes that are simple enough for bakers of any level to enjoy. I truly hope that you will find your new favourite dessert recipe here! If you have any questions, or want to connect, I would love to hear from you!

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    Autumn Recipes

    • top view close up of spiced apple and blackberry hand pie sprinkled with caster sugar
      Spiced apple and blackberry hand pies
    • apple crumble cake topped with custard buttercream and crumble.
      Apple Crumble Cake
    • super close up of a cupcake topped with pink buttercream
      Spiced apple and blackberry cupcakes
    • side super close up at pumpkin spice doughnut shaped like pumpkin on a plate
      Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts

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      Chocolate Crepe Cake
    • straight ahead close up of lemon cake loaf
      Small batch lemon drizzle cake

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