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,…
Today we feature the story of a home baker who built up a home baking business in Michigan. Unfortunately, when she moved, she found out about Kentucky’s restrictive cottage food law. This is Mary’s story in her own words. “Several years ago, on a whim I decided to take a Wilton course, which led to…
Today we feature a baker who’s story sounds all too familiar for home baker’s who have attempted starting small home based businesses in the state of Kentucky. This is Joanna’s story in her own words. “Families have traditions. Every Christmas my mom baked and iced cookies that she used to decorate our tree and that…
Today we feature a story of a baker who had a successful bourbon cupcake business, but the challenges with Kentucky’s law ultimately became too much. This is her story in her own words. “In 2012, I was working as a tour guide for a local Bourbon distillery when I decided to make some bourbon cupcakes…
Today we feature the story of a home baker from Lexington, Kentucky. This is Katie’s baking story in her own words. “I started making sugar cookies in January of 2014, because everyone said “you need to start a cookie business!” I already had my KY ID and Federal ID because I paint furniture and other…
Today we feature the personal story of a stay-at-home mom who loved to bake. This is her story in her own words. She has chosen to remain anonymous. “I was a stay-at-home mom for years and home-schooled my three sons. During that time, I sold baked goods and candy from my home to supplement our…
Today we feature the story of a home baker who was shut down by the health department. This Micaela’s story in her own words. “I have always loved baking and eating sweets! My Mom used to bake a lot when I was growing up and I was always in the kitchen helping her or watching…
It is a real thing that home baking is illegal in Kentucky, and if found out you will be shut down by the health department. If you do not comply they will fine you. In some states like Wisconsin, they will put you in jail. Who knew cookies could be illegal contraband? Today we feature…
This story was removed at the request of Cookies by Charity. Unfortunately we cannot remove all photos of Charity that are in a public setting as she agreed to be in those photographs. It would be unfair to the other bakers in the photos who helped in our cause to remove those images.
Today we feature the personal story of a home baker from Kentucky named Rachel. This is Rachel’s story in her own words. “I moved to Kentucky just three years ago with my (then) boyfriend, who works on the river, with the dream to establish some cake business and open up a bakery. I have been…