I was born in Bulgaria. I grew up in a family where food was the center of all reunions. I come from a family of great cooks and foodies. My grandmother and mother used to cook homemade food every day, so I started helping them in the kitchen when I was around 7-8 years old. I moved to Mexico when she was 17 years old. I was inspired by a different culture and cuisine. I studied at the Universidad de las Americas in Puebla, Mexico. I obtained a BS and MS in Computer Engineering from this institution. Later, I moved to USA to pursue my Ph.D. in Computer Science at Texas Tech University. This is where I met her future husband. I started cooking everything from scratch and it became my real passion: I created new recipes, wrote in a blog and magazine, invited people over for entertaining. I was hoping one day I could attend culinary school. Afterwards, me and my husband moved to Bakersfield, California to teach classes at California State University. After my triplets were born, I was finally able to fulfil her passion. The whole family moved to Thailand to study at the most prestigious culinary school, Le Cordon Blue Dusit in Bangkok. This was an absolutely amazing experience that inspired me to open my business in 2019, Todorovi Boutique Desserts.

When I am not in the kitchen, you can find me traveling around the world with my family or practicing Ashtanga yoga. I am a 500 RYT, registered yoga teacher, with certifications and teaching experience in USA, Thailand, and Philippines.

Currently living in Monterey County and making new friends and clients.

I have been featured in several publications:

https://sdvoyager.com/interview/meet-yana-todorova-of-bakersfield-ca/

https://shoutoutsocal.com/meet-yana-todorova-ph-d-doctor-of-science-yoga-instructor-pastry-chef-mother-of-triplets-wife/

https://eoshoreca.com/en/interview-yana-todorova-sladkar-sasht-sustezanie-boiron/

https://bakersfieldschoice.com/listing/todorovi-boutique-desserts/

https://www.ediblemontereybay.com/blog/found-treasure-todorovi-boutique-desserts/

For me, cooking is...

EVERYTHING. It is my passion, you can always find me either cooking or talking about it. I like to plate the dishes beautifully. It’s a real treat!

I learned to cook at...

I learned since I was a child, but professionally I trained at Le Cordon Bleu Dusit in Bangkok, Thailand. One of the best culinary schools in the wor.

A cooking secret...

I put all my love and mind in my cooking and food. I am very organized and dedicated. I am cooking at 4 am every morning and make all from scratch.

My menus

French Cuisine Inspired

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Beef tartare

Carpaccio

Gougeres

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Asparagus Cream soup

Grain salad

Smoked salmon with capers

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French duck with fig sauce

Pasta with Bechamel Sauce

Salmon with Mustard Cream Sauce

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Dark chocolate mousse

French Lemon ???? Tartlets

French modern pastries

Gluten-free French cake

Mexican Party

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Chili Beans Soup

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Ceviche

Fish Tacos

Lentil soup

Shrimp Cocktail

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Chicken with Tropical Salsa

Mexican Enchiladas

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Creme brulee

Vanilla pudding

Cookies

Local Farm to Table

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Sourdough bread

Tiradito

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Asparagus Cream soup

Ceviche

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Fish with Chimichurri Sauce

Risotto

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Modern cheesecake

Tropical Petit Gateau

Pizza Party

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Melon with Prosciutto

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Caprese Salad

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Contemporary Neapolitan Pizza

Gluten-free Neapolitan pizza

Vegan Neapolitan Pizza

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Modern Tiramisu

Gluten-free French cake

Mediterranean Dinner

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Charcuterie board

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Greek salad

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Greek Moussaka

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Modern Baklava

Chocolate bonbons

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Chef Yana's reviews

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Chef Yana makes amazing food, specially her sourdough bread and desserts. They are incredible. She is very professional, prompt, kind, friendly, talented and dedicated to the art of cooking. I highly recommend her services.

Chef Yara is absolutely incredible! The best meal of my life! I will forever be craving the fresh homemade bread and the pizza for the rest of my life! The desserts were also incredible and beautiful! Chef Yara was very friendly and you can tell that she loves what she does! She made my wedding dinner so special and amazing! Definitely book with her for your event!

Our chef was wonderful! She made the whole evening work beautifully. Great food great presentation wonderful personality. I would definitely use her again.

Chef Yana was amazing. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!

Chef Yana brought a Michelin Star experience to our home!! From her homemade sourdough to her exceptional chocolate crunch desert, the plating decor, elevated flavor profiles, and ability to adapt to what we were hoping for was incredible. She is committed, passionate and a lot of fun.

I arranged for Chef Yana to provide dinner for a close family relationship who had recently lost a loved one. Their review is as follows: I had the unique privilege of being entertained by Chef Yana the other night to celebrate the life of my wife and mother of our two sons. The occasion was held in our home with the final preparations by Chef Yana in our kitchen. The food menu was chosen by us from a list of options from Chef Yana. We enjoyed a full four course meal with each course paired with Yana’s expertly chosen wine selection. It seemed like each course was better than the one before. Yana’s presentation, the service, and the food quality were excellent. We were not rushed through the courses, as we were given time to savor each one. All the baked items and all the desserts were handmade by Yana, and they all were of the highest quality. The evening was one of the most enjoyable meals I have ever had and was the best way to celebrate the good things about my wife’s life. I highly recommend contacting Chef Yana for that special occasion in the setting of your choosing."