Retirement? What’s that? Serena Williams may have hung up her racket in 2022, but she hasn’t slowed down one bit. Instead of chasing Grand Slam titles, she’s now chasing her two adorable daughters, Olympia and Adira, around the house. And between family time, her beauty brand WYN Beauty, and surprise pantry tours, the American tennis icon is proving she’s still the MVP of multitasking. And she always reserves some special time for her daughters amid her busy schedule. Find out what special sweet treat she made for her little munchkin, Adira!
Speaking of pantry tours, the 43-year-old gave fans a delightful behind-the-scenes moment on February 21. She took her Instagram followers through a mini-tour of her home, showing off her pantry like a proud chef. But the real treat? Watching her brew a cup of tea right on camera. “I just pour the hot water over the tea leaves. I am going to make it strong today, so I’m not going to fill this tea up. And then you can already see it changing color.”
But just when things were getting cozy, a little chaos arrived—in the form of baby Adira. Right in the middle of her tea tutorial, Serena had to pause and redirect her focus. She shouted, “Put that back! Hey! Hey, you! Yeah, you. Yeah, hey, put that back. Oh!” Turns out, Adira had found a box in the drawer and decided it would be more fun on the floor. Still, even in the middle of the mischief, Serena’s love for her little one lit up the moment.
That same love was on full display when she whipped up a special treat just for Adira. The 23-time Grand Slam champ was back in the kitchen, baking a sheet cake for her youngest. Sharing a video on her Instagram Story, she couldn’t help but laugh as she checked to see if it was done multiple times. The 43-year-old could be heard saying, “Alright, just making a sheet cake for Adira. I don’t think it’s done because I made it extra. Oh, it is done. See? There’s no cake that comes off on my little thing. I know I’m checking it a lot because it’s so moist. I’m going to take that out.”
But the American tennis legend doesn’t just reserve her kitchen magic for Adira. Big sister Olympia gets her fair share, too. And while we all know about the famous “papa pancake” sessions with dad Alexis Ohanian, Serena and Olympia have been cooking up their own moments. In one heartwarming video, the two were seen side by side in the kitchen. Serena, wearing her chef’s hat (not literally), was teaching Olympia how to make gumbo. She even captioned it: “Bet you didn’t know I love cooking. Here is me teaching @olympiaohanian my gumbo recipe.”
On another occasion, Serena Williams also showed fans how she balances being a mom, chef, and culinary experimenter—all in one evening.
When Serena Williams cooked an innovative meal in a “hurry”
In one video posted on her Instagram Story, Serena Williams was seen preparing dinner while racing against the clock.
With Olympia and Adira on their way home, the 43-year-old went into full speed. She made a cherry pie using pastry she had frozen earlier and added a gourmet touch with homemade croutons. She said, “I’m making some fresh croutons with jalapeno, rosemary, and sage. I’m also making a cherry pie with pastry I froze the other day.” Oh, and did we mention she made strawberry tea from dehydrated leaves she harvested from her own farm? No big deal.
Even when things weren’t picture-perfect, the former tennis player kept it real. She admitted, “I’m in a hurry, and the girls are home any minute.” And just to keep things interesting, Serena tried something new too. She stepped away from her usual vegetarian dishes and cooked steak for the first time in a while. Not just that—she served it on crostinis with garlic and rosemary. A total flavor win.
From pantry tours to pie crust fails, Serena’s post-tennis life is anything but boring. She’s swapping forehands for frosting and still keeping everyone on their toes. Who knew retirement could be so delicious?
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