Kentucky Sunday Sweets: 4th Edition
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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!

A Dream Come True: Southern Starr Bakery

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…..

Baking For Her Son, Christina’s Baking Story
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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…

Kentucky Blue Ribbon Pies and Cakes, Tracey’s Baking Story
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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…

High Barrier To Entry, Even As A Farmer – Emily’s Baking Story

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…

Stifled Dreams, Laura’s Baking Story

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…