Hello,
I'm Aneya.
Hello! I’m Aneya Patel, a high school student at the Orange County School of the Arts studying Culinary and Hospitality. I’m also the baker and photographer behind Just Whipped Baking, where I experiment with recipes that focus on both flavor and function. Most of what you’ll find here is gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar–free, but still designed to taste like something you’d actually crave!
Outside the kitchen, you’ll usually find me playing tennis, traveling, running, or trying new restaurants.
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My Story
I’ve always loved baking, but my relationship with food changed when I developed chronic gastrointestinal issues at 12. What used to be something fun and intuitive became something I had to constantly think about: what I could eat, what I couldn’t, and how I’d feel after.
It also changed how I experienced everyday moments. Food is such a big part of social life, and when you can’t just go out and eat freely, you notice it. It forced me to be more aware of how the things I eat affects the way I feel.
I was put on elimination diets, low FODMAP, and low-histamine approaches to figure out what actually worked for me. Through that process, I realized something important: certain ingredients didn’t just avoid symptoms, they actually helped me feel better.
With guidance from many important people in my life, I was introduced to culinary medicine. That’s when everything shifted. Instead of focusing on restrictions, I started focusing on what I could create. I began researching functional ingredients and challenging myself to turn them into desserts I genuinely wanted to eat.
Over time, I stopped seeing food as limiting and started seeing it as something that could support how I felt. I had more energy, my health improved, and most importantly, I enjoyed food again.
That’s what Just Whipped Lab is built on. It’s not just about making “free-from” recipes, it’s about creating food that works for your body without sacrificing flavor or experience. I know how frustrating it can be to navigate dietary restrictions, and my goal is to make that process feel a little more accessible, and a lot more enjoyable!