Florida Cakesters

Comment by Michelle & Sidney Galpern on August 2, 2010 at 5:50pm

Anytime! We would love for you to visit! We are going to have a Day of Sharing next year and working on a fundraiser for the Brevard Zoo with a cake competition as soon as it cools down. We'll post info as it comes out. Thanks for your support!

Comment by Barbara on August 3, 2010 at 6:56pm

Woman hopes state will enact Cottage Food Act to help Floridians that want to bake and sell items.


Largo - Many chefs get started right in their own kitchen.

However, in Florida, it is illegal to cook something at home and then try to sell it.

It is a law that has been really frustrating for Barbara Schmal, so she is trying to do something about it.

Schmal loves creating gorgeous cakes in her own kitchen.

"I just love doing the cake decorating part of it and trying out new recipes and new techniques," Schmal said.

The Largo woman has the tools and the training to create shells, lovely flowers, and creative cakes.

Schmal even has her own website: http://www.krazyaboutcake.com

However, state law makes it difficult for her to pursue her passion.

"The way Florida law reads, you cannot bake in the kitchen that has the living quarters nearby," Schmal said.

Because Schmal's oven is close to her couch, the state says she should find a commercial kitchen to cook. (If she wants to run a business.)

Not every state has that same policy.

Chef superstar, Paula Dean, got her start in Georgia. Dean would cook in her kitchen and her sons would deliver things like chocolate cookies to clients.

Dean quickly outgrew her own kitchen, and eventually landed on television.

Schmal has big dreams too, but just wishes a Cottage Food Act existed in Florida, so she could legally sell the cakes she loves to bake and decorate.

"This would really help a lot of people to make a second income or to supplement the income that they have," Schmal said.
Schmal says she realizes some are concerned about the cleanliness of home kitchens, but if the law changes, Schmal says the Health Department would be responsible for inspecting home kitchens that have proper licenses. Licenses and permits would also cost at home chefs money, which would help bring in money for the entire state.

Schmal recently wrote a number of letters to lawmakers, and some have passed the notes onto others, but because not a lot has happened, Schmal plans to be persistent.

"I'm the type of individual that if I'm going to do something, I'm going to do it," Schmal said. "If they're in the state of Florida, they're getting a letter! We want their help to help get this passed, because it would help a lot of the people in Florida."

Comment by Pat Mullin on August 6, 2010 at 7:16am

I have been decorating cakes for about 1 year. I live in Ocala and need all the help I can get, as I am older than most of you so I have to learn fast LOL!!!!

Comment by Maureen on August 6, 2010 at 9:04am

Hi Patricia! Welcome ;) I'm not to far from you up here in Williston. Glad your here. The ladies and gentlemen here are full of knowledge and are always willing to share. It's a fantastic community!

Comment by Audrey Vigh on October 2, 2010 at 12:54am

Barbara sent out this petition link (I'm #419) for the Florida Cottage Food Act. All Florida residents please use the link below to sign the petition. Send it to everyone that you know in the state of Florida to sign...PASS IT ON!

http://www.petitiononline.com/FLcottag/petition.html

Comment by Gloria on November 27, 2010 at 10:45am

http://www.cakeswebake.com/events/circuit-demo

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! :)

Comment by Gloria on January 12, 2011 at 4:45pm

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Comment by Gloria on January 19, 2011 at 7:25am

FREE demonstration: gumpaste flowers. Join us TODAY @ 5:30! 114 N 46 Ave, Hollywood Fl, 33021. Call 9542513030 for more info!

Comment by Eileen S on February 9, 2011 at 4:14pm

Hello!  I'm looking for a fellow CWB member to make a little anniversary cake for my hubby and me when we are in Key West in June. Any suggestions?

Comment by Maureen on March 16, 2011 at 1:25pm

Just wanted to remind everyone that lives in the Ocala/Gainesville area, there is now a Cake Club meeting the third Tuesday of every month at the Elks Lodge #286 at 702 NE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL. We meet for dinner from 5:30 till 6:30 (all you can eat spaghetti, baked chicken or fried fish $8.00) Then our meeting generally runs from 6:30 to 8:00. Everyone from beginner to expert is invited, Bring a friend, bring two! You can even find us on Facebook, we have a group not a page..here's the link http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_167738383241668&ap=1

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