My name is Camelia Rodriguez Camara. I'm a Filipina American pastry chef based in Des Plaines, Illinois (suburb of Chicago). I started my business Camelia Bakes in 2017 and I specialize in desserts and pastries. I aim to show off popular Filipino flavors like ube, mango, pandan, and calamansi.

I currently sell my desserts as a certified cottage food vendor through online sales and at local pop-up events and markets. I hope to open my own storefront someday where, in addition to selling my baked goods, I can host events showcasing other local entrepreneurs, creators, artists, crafters, musicians, authors, and chefs.

Any support you can offer to help me towards my goal is very much appreciated!

Follow me on Instagram >> @CameliaBakes