Who We Are

We are home of the Pecan square that was passed down three generations. experience the delight of guilt-free desserts from a micro bakery that will leave you asking, 'are you sure this is plant-based?'

Oh! and it's pronounced /vee-veh-ray/

the makings of...

Vivere

With a passion for baking, Shemika Bailey founded Vivere Bakery inspired by her grandmother's desserts. Having gone plant based several years ago, she understands the need for desserts that don't taste like cardboard. After much trial and error, Shemika tweaked her favourite desserts based on her grandmother's originals. It was now time to put them to the test by hosting a tea party attended by the matriarch of desserts herself, Granny. After trying the revamped goodies, she was overjoyed by what had been accomplished. We now bring you our plant-based Pecan Squares, with Granny's blessing!

Where the story truly begins...

Why Pecan Squares?

Shemika's family has an ongoing tradition that has continued for as long as she can remember. Once a year her aunt and Granny would bake up a storm and send everyone home with a tin of sweet goodness. Everyone had their favourites that they looked forward to. However, the one item on everyone's list was Granny’s pecan squares.

Sometimes called a pecan pie bar, which doesn't do it any justice, this dessert far exceeds the realm of pie. This square is unlike any other. With a shortbread crust, lightly zested with lemon, and topped with a decadent maple-caramel filling, loaded with pecan halves. For Shemika, it's a nostalgic reminder of her grandmother and time spent with family. Truly a treat worth sharing, if you can resist the temptation to devour them all.

But who is

The Late Night Baker?

The story of how Shemika garnered the title "The Late Night Baker" goes back many years. It all began when three teenagers were having a sleepover. The respectable hour of 1:00am came around and their sweet-tooth's were very much alive. However, there was nothing to satisfy the craving. They were in quite the predicament, because what is a sleepover without sweets? So the baking began and The Late Night Baker was born.

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