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Oldham County Small Batch Licensed and insured home-based cottage bakery in Crestwood, KY
Individual sweets; chocolate-dipped

10/07/2026

You asked me to slow it down… so here it is! 🤎🍫

Last week, I shared a time-lapse of me piping this classic European chocolate design, and so many of you wanted a closer look at how it’s done.

Ask and you shall receive! 🙌

I learned this technique in culinary school 30 years ago, and I’m still using it today in my micro bakery.

Today’s corporate order was the perfect reminder that sometimes the most timeless techniques are the ones worth keeping. No fancy equipment needed — just melted chocolate, a little practice, and a steady hand. I use compound chocolate melts from my local cake and candy supply store.

Whether you’re a fellow cottage baker, a chocolate lover, or someone who enjoys learning a new skill, I hope this slowed-down tutorial helps you give it a try!

Now tell me: Did you learn any baking or decorating techniques years ago that you STILL use today? 👇

Save this reel for your next chocolate project, and follow along for more behind-the-scenes baking and chocolate decorating from my kitchen!

Callling all local caramel lovers! This month is for YOU! I am bringing treats to pop-ups and teaching hands-on workshop...
10/01/2026

Callling all local caramel lovers! This month is for YOU! I am bringing treats to pop-ups and teaching hands-on workshops.
This Saturday, Oct. 3rd, we will be at Crestwood Mercantile at 10 until 2 (or sell out) with a variety of caramel apples, including a new flavor, pecan turtle. We will also have caramel pretzels, dipped Oreos, and turtles.
Want to learn how to make some yummy chocolate dipped caramel treats? I still have a few seats available for my workshop on Saturday, October 10th, 3-5pm. Comment “LOOP” for a link to grab your seat.
October 17th, we will be back at Crestwood Mercantile with more caramel apples and chocolate treats!
I’m showing up for you all this month and hope to see you at one of these events! Let me know what questions you have. I will continue to bring classic caramel apples to my pop-ups, as requested by several of you. See you soon! -Jennifer

09/29/2026

It’s been almost 30 years since I have gotten my baking and pastry degree. To this day, I still use techniques that I learned from my mentors to make professional looking treats. This is one of my favorite designs.
It’s classic and timeless.
I am working on a big corporate catering order this week and thought I’d share a sneak peek into my micro bakery kitchen. Be sure to FOLLOW along for more chocolate tips and fun!

09/24/2026

Surprise! I made caramel apples EARLY since the weather has cooled a bit! These will be at the last farmers market on
Friday, Sept 25th, 4-8 pm, Yew Dell Gardens in Crestwood. (Free Admission/Fall Plant Sale/Live Music/Food Truck)
I’m bringing:
CARAMEL APPLES (Apple Pie and Oreo Flavors)
PIE POPS (Cherry, Chocolate Cherry, Apple, Caramel Apples, and Walnut Pecan Chip)
Time to stock up on pie pops as this is IT! Because of the fall plant sale, it will be busy so come as early as you can to get the best selection. We hope to see you there! -Jennifer

09/22/2026

The borrower is slave to the lender. Have you ever heard of that? (Proverbs 22:7 reference)
If you are just starting out as a new cottage baker/micro baker/hobby baker….please hear me.
It’s possible to grow your business slowly, without debt, and cash-flow your expenses. I do that in my business and just want to encourage others to build as you go. You probably have a lot of basic items in your kitchen already. If you want a guide on what I think a good “starter list” is, then you will want to download my free e-guide. It contains my recommended tools for a baker’s kitchen.
Just comment “SWEET” and I will send you the link! Stay debt-free while you build your brand. You can do it!

Making all of these treats at home means buying bulk nuts, bags of specialty caramels, melting chocolates, packaging, an...
09/17/2026

Making all of these treats at home means buying bulk nuts, bags of specialty caramels, melting chocolates, packaging, and then spending hours scrubbing sticky pots.

I am hosting a local hands-on caramel workshop on Saturday, October 10th from 3 to 5 pm. Every ingredient is prepped and waiting for you when you walk in.

You will learn how to work with shelf-stable caramel products, melt and dip chocolate, and make pecan turtles, cashew turtles, two caramel pretzel variations, and caramel chocolate marshmallow treats. Plus a couple of bonus ways to use caramel on treats right out of the oven. You make everything hands-on and take a whole box home.

Tickets can be purchased on my Stan Store link in my bio or comment TURTLE and I will send the link straight to your DMs. Seating is limited and some spots are already taken.

Which of the treats are you most excited to make? 👇

09/15/2026

“I’m an artist...”
“Oh really, what type of art?”

Molded coffee cup lids, chocolate roses, dipped berries, and custom treat boxes.

Working with silicone molds takes patience (and a lot of tapping) to get every single detail to release without breaking petals or rims. But seeing the finished sets come together makes every minute worth it.

Which piece caught your eye first? 👇

Links are now OPEN!My chocolate workshop always sells out in the spring and many of you have asked for more opportunitie...
09/12/2026

Links are now OPEN!
My chocolate workshop always sells out in the spring and many of you have asked for more opportunities for hands-on learning. Great news! I will be hosting two different classes this fall at Wilder’s Cafe in Crestwood. Price is $59 per student, and is appropriate for beginners ages 12 and up.

“Caramel Treats” Saturday, October 10th, 3-5 pm. You will learn how to make and take home two different caramel pretzel variations, two different nut turtle variations, and caramel marshmallow treats. We will melt chocolate and use my favorite shelf-stable caramel products.
(Please note that this is different from the caramel used for my apples. That class may be offered next year, if there’s interest, intermediate level.)

“Chocolate-Dipped Treats” Saturday, November 7th, 3-5 pm. In this class, you will learn how to melt chocolate and decorate treats. There will be cookies, riced cereal treats, pretzels, marshmallows, and chocolate bark variations. You will get my secrets to make edible gifts look professional. Classes will be kept small and will most likely sell out. Grab a friend and come learn how to make yummy treats! I will provide all materials at the workshop.
Link is below to grab your tickets! Let me know if you have any questions. -Jennifer

https://stan.store/OCSmallBatch

09/10/2026

Caramel Apple season is officially almost here, which means 40 minutes of stirring per batch for that thick golden caramel.

Locals can catch my apple pop-ups at Crestwood Mercantile:

🍏 Saturday, October 3rd
🍎 Saturday, October 17th

Which date will I see you? 👇

09/09/2026

You asked for more workshops, so I am officially offering two in-person classes for locals!

Save the date:

🍁 October 11: Caramel treats workshop
🎄 November 7: Christmas chocolate dipped treats workshop

Be sure to FOLLOW this page so you do not miss ticket details when they drop.

Which class are you most excited to take? 👇

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