Julie Gavin

Rise and Bake with Julie is a baking-focused recipe and learning site created by Julie, a home baker with more than 30 years of experience. Inspired by the family recipes and baking traditions passed down from her mother and grandmothers, Julie aims to make baking joyful, approachable, and a way to create lasting memories. The site offers simple, nostalgic recipes with clear, precise instructions for home bakers seeking reliable results without overly complicated steps.

Its collection covers breads, including sourdough, rolls, quick breads, and no-knead loaves; desserts such as cookies, cakes, pies, tarts, cupcakes, and cheesecakes; and breakfast favorites like pancakes, muffins, and scones. Recipes range from family classics to contemporary variations, with seasonal selections for holidays and occasions throughout the year. Julie also shares practical baking tips, kitchen guidance, and resources for creating and organizing family cookbooks. Visitors can browse popular recipes, watch videos, search by topic, and download an e-book featuring 15 of the site’s most loved recipes.