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Illegal Sweets, An Anonymous Baker’s Story
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 the story of a lady who has wished to remain anonymous. This is her story in her own words. “In 2015 our daughter was diagnosed with Autism; she was non-verbal, non-responsive to basic early intervention, and communicating at the level of a 9-month-old. We live in Kentucky where most families of children with Autism must choose…
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A Mom With A Dream, Rachel’s Story
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 overwhelmed with the support in the little town and my cake business quickly grew. I got a day job at the local bank, and spent my hours at night and on the weekends making cakes to fill orders. We got married and were planning to move forward with a bakery, when I got pregnant. We…
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Kentucky Cottage Food Law, Connie’s Story
Today we feature the personal story of a home baker from Kentucky named Connie. This is Connie’s story in her own words. “I have lived in Kentucky since 1995. I was so excited when I moved here. However the longer I am here the more depressed I get. I was so young in my early 20’s didn’t think much of the little laws hidden in the fine print that would one day be the reason I would want to leave Kentucky. Kentucky is a great place to live if you have no ambition. If you want to work a minimum wage job and live paycheck to paycheck then by all…
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Meeting With State Representatives August 29th
This meeting is important in moving forward. We need any and all support from the local community. Send in your stories of WHY starting a home based business would benefit you or how it already has. Stories can be anonymous. Send in your work, be it cakes, cookies, bread, or muffins. Come to the meeting and bring in your custom creations for the presentation. Being in person for people to taste and see would be the best way to showcase your work! Please spread the word. Change can only happen if we band together and support each other!
