Hi! I’m Leigh, the baker, cake decorator, cookie scooper, sprinkle tosser, taste tester, mess maker and cleaner behind Comfort Bakeshop.

I’ve baked for friends and family for as long as I can remember. Ever since my husband bought me my first KitchenAid mixer, I haven’t been able to stop baking.

Once upon a time, I worked a very corporate job. I was the girl who would bring baking to work, especially if it was someone’s birthday. I just knew that one day, I would pursue my passion for baking and make it my dream job.

Fast forward to today: I live in beautiful Muskoka with my husband and two children. I have my own separate, health-inspected baking kitchen where I create edible joy for all occasions, and I supply cookies and other sweets to select locations throughout Muskoka.

“You can be miserable before eating a cookie and you can be miserable after eating a cookie, but you can never be miserable while you’re eating a cookie.”

- Ina Garten

More about me:

Baking is my love language.
I come from a long line of dessert enthusiasts; having a sweet tooth runs in the family. My Grandma always had a cookie jar on her counter, and cookies in her freezer.
I love cookbooks – the stories, pictures, and effort that went into creating it – everything about them!
Sprinkles make me really happy. I have two sprinkle walls in my baking kitchen: one is to showcase my sprinkle collection, and the other is just for me to stare at!
I came up with the name Comfort Bakeshop many years ago while riding a commuter train home from my corporate job.
I keep notes on my phone with my friends and family’s favourite desserts!

What makes Comfort Bakeshop so special?

Premium ingredients: farm fresh eggs, Canadian butter, pure vanilla extract
Small-batch + from scratch
Thoughtfully made with lots of love: you really can taste it!
Nostalgic treats with a modern twist
Completely customized baking: I work with you to create something special, just for you

I’m so happy you found Comfort Bakeshop. I hope to bake for you soon!