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Our Story

Nonna's Dolce Vita which means Grandmother's Sweet Life was established in 2020. It is a registered and council approved home based business owns and runs by yours truly, Cathie. When lockdown was imposed because of CoVid and I had to stay home, I started making breads for my family. When I posted and shared the photos on my social media accounts, some people started to inquire and so I began selling. After a couple of months, I have a friend who celebrated her birthday and I made her a carrot cake which was a hit. From there, I have expanded to selling cupcakes, different cheesecakes, other cakes and even custom cakes. There are also a number of other establishments that supports the business and are stockist. Nonna's Dolce Vita by Cathie prides itself with its beautiful hand craft creations prepared with care, passion and love.

Nonna's Dolce Vita by Cathie

Makes your life sweeter and happier in every bite



WHO IS CATHIE?

Catherine

Owner/Baker

Hi, I am Catherine or Cathie, Filipino and Australian Citizen, a wife and a mother of 3. I am a chef and a baking enthusiast. I grew up watching my grandmother, mother and aunties prepare a feast every time we have family gatherings which had a big influence for my love of food. I started learning to cook at a young age and baking during my teens. Although I love both cooking and patisserie, I pursue cookery as my career and baking as a hobby. I used to bake and sell cookies and brownies to my co workers when I was in the Philippines. In 2014, I came here in Australia to work in a Football Club as a Chef. In early 2020, when lockdown was imposed and I wasn't able to work, I used that as an opportunity to work more on my baking skills. I started making and selling breads, Filipino baked goodies and eventually cakes, cheesecakes and cupcakes. At present, I'm still working as a Full Time Chef and run my home based business at the same time. I am working and getting ready to make it bigger in the near future. For now, I am happy with what I am doing and I strive everyday to learn and do better with every product I make.

 I really appreciate every orders and grateful for everyone who allows me to be part of their table and special event.

I am looking forward to making one for you xx

What Our Customers Are Saying

The CHEESECAKES ARE FANTASTIC! My whole family enjoyed them. I will be buying more when they become available- Lisa K.


NONNA'S DOLCE VITA BY CATHIE

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