Some of my best memories begin in my nana’s kitchen, a bench dusted with flour, the smell of something sweet baking in the oven, and the soft hum of conversation between mixing bowls and measuring cups.

During school holidays, I’d travel up to my grandparents’ house while Mum worked. Those days were simple but special. Nana would let me perch on a stool to watch her cook dinner, then help her bake dessert; measuring, stirring, and sneaking the occasional taste. That’s where I first learned the magic of baking, how a few humble ingredients could turn into something that brought everyone to the table.

After school, I’d often head to my aunt and uncle’s house, where we’d bake and prepare all sorts of food together. Those afternoons deepened my love for the kitchen and reminded me how food has the power to connect people, to create shared moments and lasting memories. The laughter, the smell of something bubbling in the oven, the clatter of plates being set out and the constructive criticism when I was about to make a mistake or forget an ingredient.

Those moments taught me that food isn’t just about flavour, it’s about feeling.

As I grew older, life naturally got busier. Days filled up with work and study, free time became harder to find. But stepping into the kitchen still brings the same calm I found all those years ago. Baking became my way to unwind, a quiet, creative space where the world slows down for a while. There’s something almost meditative about it: the rhythm of mixing, the scent of butter and sugar coming together, the anticipation as a cake rises in the oven.

I’ve always believed that baking doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. Some of the best recipes are the ones that make people smile, a simple loaf on a Sunday afternoon, a tray of cookies shared with friends, or a nostalgic dessert that takes you right back to childhood.

Temptations by Tim is my way of sharing that feeling. It’s about bringing a bit of joy and comfort into everyday life through simple, satisfying bakes. Here, dessert doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to make you feel good. From rich cheesecakes and buttery slices to the kind of cookies that disappear minutes after they’re made, everything I share is made with the same warmth that first sparked my love of baking all those years ago in Nana’s kitchen.

So welcome to Temptations by Tim - a space for sweet treats, slow moments, and the simple pleasure of home-baked goodness.