Tennessee Home Bakers

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aundron Posted 7 Sep 2007 , 5:44pm
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Now I also know, all this may come back to bite me in the a** and I might get fined for not being "legal"( i am actually expecting it after the live competition I am doing at the fair on the 9th).... but I have all my sinks, my oven is to codes, as are my floors, walls, doors, etc (the only thing i lack it cool commercial fridgeand freezer... but the scratch and dent kenmore will work for now). there are dozens of "illegal" home bakeries in middle TN that have been operating for years with out fault ( the only truly legal one I know of is Sweetest Day), so I am willing to run the risk until i get all my s*** together.... come what may....

We should all totally get together for lunch sometime! I would love to meet some fellow CCers and talk shop! Tell me when and where and I will be there (unless I have cake and or wedding disaster... I can't wait until my own wedding is over!) If anyone has any questions or has other info that i don't post it.... cause god knows you never stop learning!

Kaysie


Hey Kaysie!! Love your cakes and this post!!

I'm a newbie in this cake decorating world, but I really want to make this a full time gig!! I've already taken the "Food Handling" class and I do plan on becoming legal, it's just going to take a few months to get my basement together; because of this, I've been scared to advertise, so I've been doing my cakes by word of mouth!! Thanks for this post, it is very encouraging.

I will be at the cake decorating contest on Sunday at the fair, I look forward to seeing you in action!!

Maybe all of us CC'ers should wear a sign that says "CC IN THA HOUSE" icon_biggrin.gif

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CakesByLJ Posted 7 Sep 2007 , 5:54pm
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I will be at the cake decorating contest on Sunday at the fair
Maybe all of us CC'ers should wear a sign that says "CC IN THA HOUSE" icon_biggrin.gif




I will be there... I would love to meet other CC'ers...
anyone else going? laura

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SeattleCakes Posted 8 Sep 2007 , 3:43am
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yay! I can't wait to meet other cc'ers! come give me hug before (cause i'm getting scared icon_cry.gif .... no way am I going to be able to do everything I want in 3 hours!)
see you there!

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darby822 Posted 8 Sep 2007 , 5:15am
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I am going to try and make it Sunday.

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AmandaPanda Posted 8 Sep 2007 , 6:13am
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I am goingto try and make it sunday as well .... we will see how that goes ... life these days has been VERY unpredictable

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mgdqueen Posted 8 Sep 2007 , 1:17pm
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yay! I can't wait to meet other cc'ers! come give me hug before (cause i'm getting scared icon_cry.gif .... no way am I going to be able to do everything I want in 3 hours!)
see you there!




Hi Kaysie-I haven't met you, but will give you a virtual hug beforehand. I heard you are competing with Jay and Jo though and I absolutely ADORE Jay Qualls-it will be a very good and fun competition for sure!! Your work is flawless. The time thing would really be the hardest for me!!

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CakesByLJ Posted 10 Sep 2007 , 4:50pm
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yay! I can't wait to meet other cc'ers! come give me hug before (cause i'm getting scared icon_cry.gif .... no way am I going to be able to do everything I want in 3 hours!)
see you there!




CONGRATULATIONS KAYSIE ~~~!
Your cake was incredible, and I hope someone can post a picture here for all to see. You did an awesome job and the eagle just stole the show! I really enjoyed watching you work, and can't wait to take a class from you. thumbs_up.gifthumbs_up.gifthumbs_up.gifthumbs_up.gifthumbs_up.gif

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mgdqueen Posted 10 Sep 2007 , 5:29pm
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Kaysie-I second the congratulations. I'm not awestruck very often but you did it. The cake was absolutely incredible. I have pictures to share, but I'm sure you got a great one of your own. Please post ASAP because members will be completely blown away by your talent. I can't imagine pulling off what you did in three hours. Every little feather on the wings painstakingly made in modeling chocolate just made me shake my head in wonder. The granite looked so real, it was phenomenal.

The other cakes all had great attributes, and certain things I liked, but yours was simple awe-inspiring. I can't wait to see you on TV. I have no doubt you'll be there soon with your talent. I swear I'm not a butt kisser, I'm just amazed with what you were able to do. usaribbon.gif

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loriana Posted 11 Sep 2007 , 8:37pm
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Anybody on my side of the state (Memphis area)? I am entering in the Mid-South fair and was wondering if anyone was over here doing the same? icon_cry.gif

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SeattleCakes Posted 14 Sep 2007 , 2:21am
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Thanks so much guys! It was so stressful, but me and my mom had a lot of fun (i think my mom really liked that all day people thought that she was me or that we were sisters.... he he he) I will post pics as soon as I get my card reader fixed.... and we should all still totally grab coffee soon.... i have the next two weeks "off" for prep for my wedding (why did i decide to make my own cake? oh yeah.... i'm crazy....) so I would love to get together sometime!

See y'all soon! and thanks for all the support!

Kaysie

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SeattleCakes Posted 14 Sep 2007 , 3:37am
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Thanks so much guys! It was so stressful, but me and my mom had a lot of fun (i think my mom really liked that all day people thought that she was me or that we were sisters.... he he he) I will post pics as soon as I get my card reader fixed.... and we should all still totally grab coffee soon.... i have the next two weeks "off" for prep for my wedding (why did i decide to make my own cake? oh yeah.... i'm crazy....) so I would love to get together sometime!

See y'all soon! and thanks for all the support!

Kaysie

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AmandaPanda Posted 14 Sep 2007 , 3:43am
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I am totally up for coffee anytime, preferably on a tuesday or thursday during the day LOL since all my kids are in school on those days but whenever is ok with me icon_razz.gif

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darby822 Posted 14 Sep 2007 , 5:53am
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Congratulations Kaysie. I was not able to make it to the fair Sunday but I would love to see pictures of your cake. It sounds like it was fantastic.

Do y'all know if anyone sells Satin Ice fondant in Nashville or Murfreesboro? I need to make a baby shower cake for a friend this weekend and she asked for fondant. I'm feeling too lazy to make my own but it's too late to order online.

Thanks,
Jessica

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mgdqueen Posted 14 Sep 2007 , 10:58am
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I'm pretty sure Sweetwise carries it-they are in the shopping center behind Nashville Palace and across from the Opry Mills entrance. Call Kathy at: 615-874-1445

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CakesByLJ Posted 14 Sep 2007 , 9:30pm
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I am up for a get together.. How about lunch, maybe on Tue or Thur (for AmandaPanda), and anywhere you all want to go... How about somewhere in Nashville; perhaps Kaysie can pick a good date and place. And, btw.. congrats Kaysie on your upcoming wedding.. gosh darn it though, you shouldn't have to do your own wedding cake~~!
So, let's set a date for this meeting ya'll....

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kuki Posted 15 Sep 2007 , 1:55am
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yes I like the idea... I live in Antioch and would like to meet you girls.. I couldn't make it to the competition on the 9TH I was out of town .. icon_sad.gif Kaysie could you post some pics.. I can wait to see your art.....
We should try to make a cake club in nashville.. it will be very nice!!
I am a member of ICES for about a year and I have take some classes with them last fall and spring that is woth it... Day of sharing are very fun.. I will be there this fall Keith and Laurel are owsome teacher... I can wait..

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kuki Posted 18 Sep 2007 , 10:46pm
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Does anybody has pictures from the competition at the State Fair in Nashville??

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Burgess Posted 20 Sep 2007 , 3:35am
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For those who are interested in the "real" rules for "Domestic
Kitchen Facilities" here's the man--
Ronald Murphy, Sr, Dept of Agriculture, Training
and Compliance, 615-837-5193, Ronald.Murphy@
state.tn.us. He will gladly send you a packet of info. I
called our local health dept in Crossville to see who could
give me the rules for baking cakes out of my home kitchen
like so many, many others in town do. The man said, "If
you advertise, we will shut you down!!. A family friend did
cakes until she had business cards printed, and I shut her
down!" I asked (very cautiously) " if I don't advertise in any
way but word of mouth, it is ok to bake cakes for wedding,
birthdays, etc?" He answered, "It's ok." Then he gave
me Mr. Murphy's phone number to get the info on commericial
kitchens. I think everyone should email, phone, etc their state
representative and senators with detailed statements about
our misgivings of these rules. Hope all this helps.

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mgdqueen Posted 20 Sep 2007 , 11:05am
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The problem with that is it's different in every county....sometimes even city. You may be in compliance with the state, but not with your city or county for one thing or another. They have absolutely NO idea what to do with us because they had no idea what size of "business" we could potentially have. They have always operated under the don't ask, don't tell policy. They are having a hard time getting everyone in the state to do things the right way.

Getting the rules for Domestic Kitchen took forever and passed...THEN they introduced the House Bill 1048 and basically negated half of what they passed. There are ways around everything. I've given up on the state (yes, I realize that's probably what they wanted us to do!!) and bake in a licensed catering facility. That is my "out" until they stop talking in circles.

I am very familiar with Mr. Murphy and Mr. Sanford. They are extremely nice gentlemen that seem to want to help us...they just haven't figured out quite how to fix it for now.

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Cloudsmom Posted 24 Sep 2007 , 2:59am
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Hi - I just found this thread and noticed that a couple of you are in Memphis - has anyone contacted the Shelby County Health Department? Just wondering what the rules are here...

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