This is a guest blog post by Suzanna Starr Williams. She is the owner and operator of Southern Starr Bakery in Nicholasville, Kentucky. You know that old saying “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”? Well, in my case it’s taken me the better of 6 years to make my lemonade, but I’ve finally gotten those lemons juiced and the mixture is coming along. With time, I will venture to say it will even be outstanding! I was in a serious car accident which resulted in 9 months of physical therapy, spinal injections, and a lifetime of pain. It limited the jobs I could do, since my ...
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Know Your Worth, Pricing For Your Home Baking Business
One of the most difficult aspects of starting a home baking business is knowing how much to charge. When you first start out you may not have the knowledge or the confidence that someone with more experience has, and you may feel as if you shouldn't charge what you are worth. Let's explore the pros and cons of pricing in the baking world. First, know that you cannot compete with a commercial bakery or big box store prices. If a potential customer comes to you with an idea, or wants something for below what it costs you to make it, then let it go. I will gladly tell customers with budgets below my pricing that ...
Sherrie Gammie’s Cakes, LLC
We want to help promote your new Kentucky home baking business! We will be featuring the work of home baker’s around Kentucky on a regular basis. Email us at KentuckyHomeBakers@gmail.com or see our Facebook post to be featured! Sherrie Gammie's Cakes, LLC is located in Florence, Kentucky. She creates gorgeous wedding cakes, party cakes and cookies! If you are in the area, give her a call for your next event! You can find her on Facebook and Instagram. You can contact Sherrie Gammie's Cakes, LLC by email or phone. Phone: (859) ...
The Cookie Social
We want to help promote your new Kentucky home baking business! We will be featuring the work of home baker’s around Kentucky on a regular basis. Email us at KentuckyHomeBakers@gmail.com or see our Facebook post to be featured! The Cookie Social is owned and operated by Rebecca Mcgrannahan and is located in Lexington, Kentucky. She makes custom cookies and cakes. You can find her gorgeous work on Facebook and Instagram. You can contact Rebecca at The Cookie Social by email, or through direct message on social media. Email: cookiesociallex@gmail.com Instagrom: ...
Sweetness Cake Designs, LLC
We want to help promote your new Kentucky home baking business! We will be featuring the work of home baker’s around Kentucky on a regular basis. Email us at KentuckyHomeBakers@gmail.com or see our Facebook post to be featured! Sweetness Cake Designs, LLC is located in Somerset, Kentucky. She can be found on Facebook, or contacted by phone and email. Check out her awesome cakes & sweet treats! Website: https://sweetnesscakedesigns.bizichix.com/ Phone: (606) 383-1728 Email: bysweetnesscakedesigns@gmail.com Website: ...
Sweet Serenity Custom Bakery, #spreadloveandfrosting
We want to help promote your new Kentucky home baking business! We will be featuring the work of home baker’s around Kentucky on a regular basis. Email us at KentuckyHomeBakers@gmail.com or see our Facebook post to be featured! Today we suggest you check out the work of Victoria Wells of Sweet Serenity Custom Bakery, located in Independence, Kentucky. Victoria is so excited about the new law change and house bill 263 passing! Here is what she told us: I am a recovering addict and found my passion for cake and cupcakes after I got sober in 2012. I’ve worked my butt off to self teach, build a business ...
The Gingerbread Artist, Tunde’s Creations
We want to help promote your new Kentucky home baking business! We will be featuring the work of home baker’s around Kentucky on a regular basis. Email us at KentuckyHomeBakers@gmail.com or see our Facebook post to be featured! Tunde's Creations will absolutely blow you away, and her attention to detail is superb! She is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and can be found online in many locations that I have listed below. "Tunde is a Hungarian gingerbread artist living in the United States. Her goal is to share the beautiful old tradition of gingerbread with the rest of the world." Website: Tunde's ...
Aubri’s Sweets & Treats
We want to help promote your new Kentucky home baking business! We will be featuring the work of home baker's around Kentucky on a regular basis. Email us at KentuckyHomeBakers@gmail.com or see our Facebook post to be featured! My name is Aubri Martin. I am the owner/baker at Aubri's Sweets & Treats. I am located in Hanson, Kentucky. I specialize in custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more yummy treats. Here are few pictures of my recent work! 😊 I have more pictures of my work on my Facebook business page: Aubri's Sweets & Treats. Follow us on social media, ...
Baker Showcase!
I am going to start sharing some different work of home bakers from around Kentucky. I am also going to have a page on our website dedicated to finding a local baker. If you would like your business featured on the map, email me at kentuckyhomebakers@gmail.com with your information. This will be a slow process, as I am doing this as an unpaid volunteer. ;) Today I am sharing Erinspiration Bake Shop. She makes beautiful cookie bouquets, like this one that was made for Mother's Day! Erinspiration's is located in Bellevue, Kentucky and can be emailed at erinspirationbakeshop@gmail.com. Contact her today to ...
House Bill 263, Signed Into Law!
Today, April 2, 2018, House Bill 263 was signed into law by Governor Matt Bevin! The new law will take effect on July 1, 2018. Check out our page, House Bill 263 for information about the new law and what impact it will have on you! Thank you to everyone who signed and shared my petition! Thank you to all the home bakers who bravely shared their stories! Thank you to Representative Richard Heath for believing in our cause and filing House Bill 263! Thank you to all of the home bakers who took the time to bake treats and show up to Frankfort to talk with legislators, or be there for votes. Thank you to all of ...