Baker's Stories
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Kentucky Sunday Sweets: 4th Edition
It's been a few weeks, but I am back! 2 weeks ago I competed in my first cake show in St. Louis. Show Me Sweets is a great newer cake show that is so much fun! I met some great people, and you might even see me in the audience in an upcoming Food Network show! There were a lot of really great baked goods shared in our group this week, so let's get to it!
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Kentucky Sunday Sweets: 3rd Edition
Home baked desserts from bakers right here in Kentucky!
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Kentucky Sunday Sweets: 2nd Edition
We asked, and you submitted some great photos! Welcome back to another edition of Kentucky Sunday Sweets! Check out what our wonderful Kentucky Home Bakers have baked up this week!
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Kentucky Sunday Sweets: 1st Edition
I thought it would be fun to start doing a Sunday blog post where I share Kentucky Home Baker’s work. I usually share this on our Facebook page, but a blog post seemed like more fun. I will feature some of the delicious treats shared by bakers in our Facebook group. You can join our group too if you live in Kentucky! To join you must answer the questions, and most of the time as long as the questions are answered we approve you! It’s that easy. Now on to the sweet stuff! Kentucky is full of very talented bakers and decorators! I hope you enjoyed this 1st edition of…
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A Dream Come True: Southern Starr Bakery
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!" Read More.....
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Baking For Her Son, Christina’s Baking Story
Today we feature the baking story of a baker from Versailles, Kentucky. Who’s motivation for baking is her son. “My motivation for baking is my son. He is a talented musician who takes private lessons weekly, needs high quality musical instruments, and travels for many band events not just throughout the state, but also around the world. As you can imagine, all of this comes with a high price tag. I have been able to offset the expenses associated with his participation with baking cupcakes. I don’t have a cute business name, but my cupcakes taste delicious. For Derby weekend, I baked Mint Julep cupcakes and Derby Pie cupcakes. Recently…
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Kentucky Blue Ribbon Pies and Cakes, Tracey’s Baking Story
Today we feature the story of a home baker from Ashland, Kentucky who had to give up her bakery, but knows that God is good through it all. “When my children were younger I visited a church to possibly attend. One day (The very day) I was making the decision to either return to that church or just not. I came home to a pie on my porch from a lady that attended that very church. Needless to say on that day it made my decision easy. I still attend this church 23 years later but I’m happy to report, that I am now the Associate Pastor in Music Ministry there.…
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High Barrier To Entry, Even As A Farmer – Emily’s Baking Story
Today we feature the story of a farmer. This is Emily’s story in her own words. “Dear Kentucky State Lawmakers, I am Two Sisters Fudge, a small entity that followed all the rules for a few dollars per pound in profit. I am Kentucky Proud and yet that doesn’t describe my story. I wanted a way for my girls to earn money for college so we started making fudge. We searched the area for a commercial kitchen. Our only options were $250 per month in Louisville – a 30 minute commute or a small ill equipped ancient community kitchen in LaGrange, we were still paying for. We couldn’t use the…
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Stifled Dreams, Laura’s Baking Story
States with supportive cottage food laws provide simple and inexpensive ways for skilled people to begin safe and profitable businesses from home — businesses that can become sustainable jobs. Arguably, Kentucky’s lack of a cottage food law mostly affects women — ones who can and bake, but who might otherwise lack employment, garden space, access to commercial kitchens or capital.- RACHEL HURD ANGER, LEO Weekly Today we feature a story that yet again, shows how Kentucky puts the dreams of women on hold. Not every person can start out in a commercial kitchen, or a storefront. Some people don’t need or want that. They want to sell a few cakes, cookies,…
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Rural American Dreams, Beth’s Baking Story
Today we feature the story of a baker from a rural Kentucky community. This is Beth’s story in her own words. “My name is Beth and I’m only twenty-three years old. I was born and raised in Henry County, Kentucky. I’m new to home baking because I’ve been baking for less than 2 years. However, I have never found something that fills my heart and let’s my mind wonder quite like being in the kitchen behind a pastry bag. It all started about 4 years ago, at my previous job. I was lucky enough to start decorating ice cream cakes at the local Dairy Queen. Eventually with the limited restrictions…
