Hi! We’re Malinda and Sajith, and Build or Bake is a window into our home, passions, and lifestyle. 

This food blog has been many years in the making for us. We both come from families with matriarchs who know the healing power of a home cooked meal, and with men who were literally breadwinners (Sajith’s grandpa was a baker, and Malinda’s dad is a chef). And in the early days of our relationship, we loved to combine our two worlds by hosting dinner parties for our friends and families. This often fuelled our more creative kitchen pursuits, inspiring us to try new cuisines and recipes. 

Now, after five years into married life, our kitchen priorities include finding nutritious, and hearty meals we can quickly whip up to power through the week. Equally important to us is making sure we have a healthy dose of indulgence in the mix. 

We’re heavy handed with our spices, love a good meatless Monday, and prefer meal-prepping. Whatever level of comfort you have in the kitchen, we hope this blog inspires you to try something new!