Emilie Raffa
About the Author
Emilie Raffa is a passionate baker, teacher, and author whose love for the art of sourdough breadmaking stems from her Italian heritage and years of experimentation in her home kitchen. After leaving a career in education to pursue her culinary dreams, she founded The Clever Carrot, a popular blog that demystifies artisan baking for home cooks around the world. Her approachable philosophy emphasizes simplicity, quality ingredients, and the joy of creating nourishing food without unnecessary complexity. In her debut book, Artisan Sourdough Made Simple: A Beginner's Guide to Delicious Handcrafted Bread with Minimal Kneading, Raffa shares her tried-and-true techniques, empowering novices to craft professional-quality loaves with confidence and ease. Through workshops, online courses, and her writing, she continues to inspire a new generation of bakers to embrace the timeless tradition of sourdough.
