Location: North Dakota, USA
Education: Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from National University of Mongolia, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Dickinson State University
Expertise: Recipe developer, food photographer, cookbook author, online baking educator, self-proclaimed macaron expert since 2013
About: I’m Shinee (Shin-ey, rhymes with Renée), a self-taught baker and the creator behind Sweet & Savory by Shinee! What started as a personal blog to document my baking journey has become a trusted resource for home bakers and cooks looking for impressive yet approachable recipes.
Born and raised in Mongolia, I now live in rural North Dakota with my rancher husband and two sons. Living in the country and not having access to many restaurants and bakeries led me to cooking and experimenting in my kitchen.
Through many trials and errors (and many trusted cookbooks), I taught myself how to bake gourmet desserts from scratch. Along the way, I developed a passion for making recipes that are both beautiful and doable — no culinary degree required!
From decadent macarons to homemade layer cakes, I share not just recipes but the “whys” behind the techniques, empowering my readers to add their own twist and fostering confidence and creativity in the kitchen.
Media Feature
My recipes and work have been featured on multiple online publications and TV segments. My favorite feature is on KFYR-TV!
Fun Facts
- I was born and raised in Erdenet, Mongolia 🇲🇳
- I grew up in a Slavic community and completed primary and secondary education through the Russian education system
- Languages I speak: Mongolian, Russian, English
- I moved to the U.S. in 2006 to study — and the rest is history! 🇺🇸
- Travel lover: I’ve been to 10 countries, 4 continents, and 20 U.S. states (so far!) 🌍✈️
- Total introvert: I’m either solving puzzles, reading books, or baking for fun
- My go-to recipes: macarons, banana muffins, chocolate banana bread, Pavlova cake
