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.Greetings, everyone, and welcome back to "The Well-Seasoned Librarian"! Season 15 Episode 15.Today, we have a truly accomplished guest joining us, someone who has not only built a successful baking business but has also graced our television screens. Please welcome Lauren Jacobs, the owner of The Cheerful Baker! Many of you may recognize Lauren from her recent appearance on the Food Network's Christmas Cookie Challenge, where she showcased her incredible talent for combining delicious flavors with stunning designs. We'll be diving into her journey, her passion for baking, and the story behind her thriving cookie decorating and cookie cutter company. I will now take you to Dean's conversation with Lauren Jacobs the Cheerful Baker!Website: https://cheerfulbaker.com/__________If you follow my podcast and enjoy it, I'm on @buymeacoffee. If you like my work, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts

Lisa and Allison are joined by Lauren Jacobs, known from The Food Network as 'The Cheerful Baker'.  Having gained notoriety for her exquisite cookie decorating, Lauren shares some of her favorite baking tips with the girls, as well as how she became The Cheerful Baker. Another Challenge Butter ambassador,  Lauren talks about several entrepenurial paths she has taken in life, and she and Lisa connect over their shared love for singing. Lauren's positivity pairs wonderfully with the girls' appreciation for all things GBBO, making this another 'very special' episode. Check out Lauren's site: www.cheerfulbaker.comConnect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Welcome to the Sugar Coated Dreams podcast, hosted by Lauren, your guide in combining sugar, entrepreneurship, and creativity. In this episode, Lauren returns from a hiatus to share her journey from being a part-time art teacher to a successful business owner, showcasing her experience on the Food Network's Christmas Cookie Challenge and running a thriving cookie cutter subscription box. Lauren dives into the importance of goal setting and reflects on how a specific financial goal transformed her love for cookie decorating into a full-time business, allowing her to quit her teaching job. She shares her insights on crafting achievable goals and adjusting them to suit one's passion, whether it's pop-ups, decorating classes, or any other sweet ambition. Join Lauren as she inspires you to write down your goals, seek support from others, and remain focused on achieving your dreams in the cookie business. Embrace your creativity and start building the cookie empire you've always dreamed of. Tune in every week for more tips and stories in the delightful world of baking and entrepreneurship. To check out Lauren's Subscription Box- The Cheerful Box- Visit https://cheerfulbaker.com/pages/cookie-cutter-subscription-box

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In this episode, Lisa and Cristina are excited to welcome Fred Csibi-Levin, the talented scientist-turned-pastry chef known as Doc Macaron.With a background in pharmaceuticals, Fred made the significant decision to leave his career and fully embrace his passion for pastry. He shares how his scientific expertise influences his baking techniques and how he's dedicated to teaching others through online classes and his vibrant social media presence. Fred competed in the 2022 Christmas Cookie Challenge, showcasing his remarkable creations and unique approach to baking.Join us as we explore his journey, the challenges he faced, and the upcoming cookbook set to launch on November 26th, filled with inspiring macaron recipes and insights on how to master this tricky cookie. This conversation promises to be both enlightening and delicious, diving deep into the world of creative baking and the balance between science and art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hold onto your bottles. This week Nando DJ and Diggins venture back to the North Pole to watch the third movie in the last five years about an action hero Santa starring Hollywood's laatest man, Red Notice. I mean Red One. Yeah. Red One. They nitpick the globes, the toys, and of course the acronyms.   Recommendations DJ - Holiday Baking Championship (series), Christmas Cookie Challenge (series) Diggins - Rumors (movie) Nando - Gastronauts (series), SNL (series), Saturday Night (movie), Get Krack!n (series)   Plugs Mostly Nitpicking on Bluesky The Nando v Movies Discord Roses and Rejections Diggins' Substack - A Little Perspective All of Nando's Links   Mostly Nitpicking theme by Nick Porcaro Logo by Michelle Chapman

Episode 97: The Sweet Side of Giving: Hosting Events that Make a Difference In this episode of the Happy Hostess podcast, the host, Kristie LaLonde chats with Lauren Jacobs of the Cheerful Baker about building community through fundraisers and charitable events. Lauren shares her insights on how hosting for a good cause can create deeper connections, strengthen friendships, and make a lasting impact. We explore creative ways to incorporate a cause into gatherings while making guests feel valued and inspired. Plus, we discuss our current collaboration to support Cookies for Kids, a pediatric cancer research nonprofit, in partnership with Challenge Butter.   Lauren Jacobs, also known as The Cheerful Baker,  owns her own cookie decorating company and a subscription box,The Cheerful Box.  Her subscription box provides her  subscribers each month with a  set of custom cookie cutters and a class to coordinate with the cutters.  She recently appeared on the Food Network, competing on the Christmas Cookie Challenge. ~Resources~  Sign Up for the Free Stained Glass Cookie Class to Raise Money for Cookiesforkidscancer.org and receive Free Challenge Butter: https://happyhostess.myflodesk.com   Cookies For Kids Cancer:  https://cookiesforkidscancer.org/   Challenge Butter:  https://challengedairy.com/   Connect with Lauren Jacobs:   https://cheerfulbaker.com/   Happy Hostess Website:- http://happycookbookparty.com/   -Social Media Links- Lauren Jacobs The Cheerful Baker https://www.instagram.com/thecheerfulbaker/ https://www.facebook.com/cheerfulbaker/   Happy Hostess https://www.instagram.com/happyhostesscollective/ https://m.facebook.com/happyhostesscollective

The power of manifesting something into reality might seem… well, a bit silly at times. It's all over social media, for better or for worse. It can seem silly because we all know it's not as simple as saying it out loud, or creating a Pinterest board. Getting what you want, reaching mastery on a curve, it's hard, hard work. And yet it does start with saying it loud. If we want to turn our dreams into reality, then the first step is defining what you want. If you can't put that dream into words, then it's hard to put that on a timeline, and you risk others swooping in and defining that dream for you. Our guest today is an expert in manifesting what she wants. Tarsha Joyner is the owner and head treatmaker of Mrs. Joy's Absolutely Fabulous Treats, a bakery in Lynchburg, Virginia. Everything from cookies, to caramels and tailor-made cakes. And those cookies are award-winning – Tarsha has appeared on several Food Network competitions, winning the Christmas Cookie Challenge in 2015. It all started with a graphic design class, where Tarsha had to imagine a brand label for an imaginary company. She'll admit it herself – she was a terrible baker back then. But it came down to her confidence, her perseverance, her willingness to dream big – and – keep repeating that dream to herself until it was real.  

Last week I hosted our annual Subscription Box Week and it was so so good!  Part of the week features interviews with subscription box owners who have various types and sizes of businesses. This year, I interviewed 4 subscription box owners at once - all of whom have some type of bakery box. Each serves a different niche and each followed a different journey. All are SO inspiring!   Lauren is the “celebrity” of the group! You might have seen her on Food Network's Christmas Cookie Challenge. Lauren went from being a mom and art teacher who loved to bake cookies to a full-time entrepreneur who designs and produces her own cookie cutters, an online and in-person cookie decorating instructor, and a successful subscription box owner.  Lauren's family is her why. She wanted to grow her business to help put her two sons through college. She was proud to tell us they will both be able to graduate debt-free, thanks in large part to Lauren's subscription box business! Jonica owns a bakery and a successful subscription box business, and coaches people who want to open bakeries. In addition to serving lunch and baked goods to her local community, Jonica makes the MOST delicious treats and sends them across the country every month.  Jonica has taken all the lessons she learned through her business journey - opening and closing two other bakeries - and poured them into doing things the right way. The way that serves both her customers and Jonica and her family.  After leaving a successful bakery in North Carolina to move “back home” to Iowa after her husband's military retirement, Kimberly started selling her baked goods again. She was inspired by how much her former customers missed her baked goods and got creative.  Jenny is not a baker, but she is a passionate advocate for the gluten-free community and served them for many years through her blog, Good For You Gluten Free. When changes in the Google algorithm had a severely negative impact on her traffic - and her income - Jenny pivoted. She turned her love for finding new gluten-free products and vendors into a subscription box.  Jenny launched earlier this year and she sold out the 125 slots she had available in hours. Jenny is growing as fast as she can manage, selling out every month, and looks forward to even more growth once she moves her business out of the basement and into a space of its own.  These four amazing businesswomen shared advice with people who are thinking about starting a subscription box. Their message? Just start. It doesn't have to be perfect. Serve your audience - give them what they need and what they want.  Join me for this episode and get inspired by four women who turned their passion for food and serving others into successful subscription box businesses.  Find and follow Jonica:  Jonica's Bakery on Facebook Jonica's Baker on Instagram   Jonica's Bakery Website Episode 59 of the Launch Your Box Podcast Find and follow Lauren:  The Cheerful Baker on Facebook The Cheerful Baker on Instagram   The Cheerful Baker Website Episode 103 of the Launch Your Box Podcast Find and follow Kimberly:  Frosted Cakery on Facebook Frosted Cakery on Instagram   Get Biscotti Website Episode 122 of the Launch Your Box Podcast  Find and follow Jenny:  Love Me Gluten Free on Facebook Love Me Gluten Free Instagram   Love Me Gluten Free Website Good for You Gluten Free Website Join me in all the places:   Facebook Instagram Launch Your Box with Sarah Website  Are you ready for Launch Your Box? Our complete training program walks you step by step through how to start, launch, and grow your subscription box business. J

It's the last episode of the year and Billy is in a tricky spot with a gift he bought. Eddie Jackson joins the guys to preview the finale of Christmas Cookie Challenge airing December 21st on The Food Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the last episode of the year and Billy is in a tricky spot with a gift he bought. Eddie Jackson joins the guys to preview the finale of Christmas Cookie Challenge airing December 21st on The Food Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Siegele, owner of Fountain City Sweets in Olathe, will appear in an episode of Food Network's "Christmas Cookie Challenge" set to air on Dec. 21. “I couldn't believe it," Siegele says about being asked to compete.

A mother and father who just wanted to get help for their daughter find themselves being victim to the system who have ruined so many other families. I wanted to cover this case, which is not the typical true crime case to bring awareness to what has happened to so many families. I am so HAPPY they got the justice they deserved. ----- Catch my Christmas Cookie Challenge episode on Food Network Nov 16 9pm/8c. You can stream it on Discovery+ On Nov 16 and after. Here's my previous winning episode: https://www.discoveryplus.com/video/christmas-cookie-challenge/a-very-retro-christmas Try Magic Mind. I seriously love this product since I can't drink coffee. magicmind.com/cookiescrime Use code COOKIESCRIME to get 56% off your subscription OR 20% off a one time purchase MERCH is available! Check it out here: https://www.cookies-and-crime.com/merch The next 30 orders will get a FREE exclusive Cookies & Crime T-shirt!! Make sure to follow me on my other channels: TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@bakersmanncookies https://www.tiktok.com/@cookiesandcrimeofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakersmanncookies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookiesandcookiesofficial Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_Care_of_Maya# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complex_regional_pain_syndrome https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dystonia https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12247097/Maya-Kowalskis-mom-Beata-accused-fraudulently-filling-prescriptions.html https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a44358035/jack-kowalski-now-take-care-of-maya/ https://health.usnews.com/doctors/anthony-kirkpatrick-419142 https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/munchausen-by-proxy https://inthepublicinterest.org/floridas-experiment-with-privatizing-child-welfare-services/ https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2023/05/01/florida-dcf-working-to-regain-federal-funding-for-child-welfare-education-stipend-program#:~:text=Florida%20and%20Kansas%20are%20the,services%2C%20according%20to%20that%20report. https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a44301596/cathi-bedy-now-take-care-of-maya/ https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/courts/2023/11/08/jury-deliberations-begin-in-take-care-of-maya-trial/71473960007/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/maya-kowalski-johns-hopkins-lawsuit_n_654d67f2e4b0373d70b17075 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renee, the owner of Sweet Cheeks by Renee, shares her journey in the podcast episode. She started her business eight years ago, initially focusing on cakes but later transitioning to cookies. Being self-taught, Renee has embraced the evolution of her business, now teaching cookie decorating. Growing up, Renee always had a creative side, constantly doodling and drawing. She pursued interior design in college as a way to utilize her artistic skills. Through trial and error, Renee found her passion for cookie decorating and decided to start Sweet Cheeks by Renee after the birth of her son. She explains how the name "Sweet Cheeks" came about, despite initial doubts from others. Renee discusses the balance between indulging in her love for cookies while also maintaining a fitness-conscious lifestyle. Renee shares her experience in selling her popular sugar cookie recipe and online classes. She emphasizes the importance of teaching classes in a way that she would have wanted to learn, providing detailed instructions and explanations while decorating. Renee also discusses her passion for designing textured cookies and creating dimension in her designs, drawing inspiration from her background in interior design. She encourages aspiring cookie artists to experiment with texture and find inspiration in everyday objects and materials. The conversation moves on to the topic of designing cookie sets and the challenges it poses. Renee expresses her desire to create a class that teaches the process of designing sets from start to finish, utilizing her design background to provide valuable insights. She shares her excitement about teaching at Cookie Con, where she will be offering classes focused on bridal shower sets. Renee also reveals her experience as a winner of the Christmas Cookie Challenge and discusses the filming process during the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, the podcast episode provides a glimpse into Renee's journey as a cookie artist, her creative process, and her dedication to teaching and inspiring others in the cookie community. ✨Website: Sweet Cheeks by Renee ✨Instagram: @sweetcheeksbyrenee ✨Facebook: Sweet Cheeks by Renee Be sure to check out The Cheerful Box Cookie Decorating Kit by visiting https://cheerfulcutters.com/pages/the-cheerful-box

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Fred- Doc Macaron, a scientist turned pastry chef. Fred shares his unique path from having a Ph.D. in cell biology and working in the pharmaceutical industry to discovering his passion for baking and pursuing a career as a pastry chef. Despite the apparent contrast between science and pastry, Fred identifies several similarities, such as the importance of processes in both fields. He views the kitchen as a laboratory, where ingredients can be manipulated to create new and delicious desserts. Fred's interest in baking science was piqued when he started experimenting with recipes at home. He noticed that despite using similar basic ingredients, the way they were manipulated led to different outcomes. This realization motivated him to delve deeper into the science behind baking, particularly in the realm of French pastries. He became fascinated with the intricate details that could significantly impact the results, such as mixing times and the freshness of ingredients. Using his scientific background and creativity, Fred approached baking as a series of experiments, documenting each step to understand the role of ingredients and techniques. His journey of self-discovery led him to specialize in French macarons.  By methodically breaking down the process and experimenting with different variables, Fred honed his skills and mastered the art of making macarons. Throughout the podcast, Fred emphasizes the importance of accuracy, practice, and patience in achieving the perfect macaron shells. He also highlights the significance of understanding the role of each ingredient and adapting recipes to suit individual kitchens and equipment. As Fred's passion for baking grew, he decided to enroll in pastry school to enhance his knowledge and skills. This decision provided him with a solid foundation and a supportive community of instructors and fellow baking enthusiasts. Since then, Fred has embarked on a journey as a pastry educator, offering a variety of online classes and consulting services. He aims to bridge the gap between science and baking, imparting his knowledge and helping others learn and troubleshoot their baking endeavors. Fred's brand, Doc Macaron, focuses on education, training, and content creation. He shares his recipes and techniques through social media and online classes, inspiring others to explore the world of baking. Despite the competitiveness of the industry, Fred believes in the power of sharing knowledge and supporting aspiring bakers, even offering troubleshooting assistance to those who reach out to him. Throughout the conversation, Fred reflects on his experience participating in the Christmas Cookie Challenge on Food Network. He recalls memorable moments, such as connecting with fellow competitors.  Fred's ability to create unique macaron shapes and achieve perfect shells on the show showcased his expertise and creativity in the baking world. To conclude the episode, Fred shares tips for aspiring macaron makers, emphasizing the importance of accuracy, patience, and practice. He encourages beginners to seek guidance from blogs, Instagram accounts, and educational resources. Fred's journey from scientist to pastry chef is a testament to the power of following one's passion, embracing creativity, and continuously learning and evolving in pursuit of a dream. You can find Fred by visiting https://www.instagram.com/doc_macaron https://docmacaron.com/   Want to learn more about decorating sugar cookies?  Check out my Cheerful Box by visiting Learn to decorate using our cookie decorating kit and cookie cutters - Cheerful Cookie Cutters (cheerfulcutters.com)

Welcome to episode #1 in the Supper Club Series! Lauren Jacobs (@thecheerfulbaker), is an influencer, a gourmet cookie baker, and member of the Supper Club, a group of high-end lifestyle business owners. Lauren worked in retail after college and then became a Sales Rep for American Greetings. After her first child was born she decided to stay home. Fast forward to 2015, she took up baking. After multiple cookie decorating classes, she got hooked and began to decorate cookies for retail as well as hosting some of her own classes. When professional cookie decorating took off, she decided to make it her full-time career. During the pandemic Lauren asked herself: “What do I want to take away from this experience?” She realized the joy that came from her faith was a central part of herself and so rebranded as The Cheerful Baker. This forms an integral part of her work as a cookie decorator and Instagram influencer. Her social media following led her to working with the Food Network for their 2022 Christmas Cookie Challenge. In this fun and delicious episode we chat about: - The journey from never speaking up to being a flaming extrovert - Communication determines confidence - How she landed her a spot in the Food Network's Christmas Cookie Challenge - How asking questions can help with intimidating audiences - How to be personable with people you don't know - How curiosity becomes an effective sales tactic You can follow Lauren on Instagram or check out her website https://cheerfulbaker.com/ for more information about her cookie decorating courses. This episode brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute by Laura Camacho, PhD.

Cookies, epic side hustles, and Food Network appearances; this episode has it all. Larissa explains how she became obsessed with cookies, the science behind creating the cookies and the various techniques she employs, and her winning appearance on the Food Network Competition, Christmas Cookie Challenge.Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND at RestaurantHoppen.com!Sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. Visit their website, use Promo Code: HOPPEN, and receive 25% off your order!A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I've got some star power for you on this episode of the Launch Your Box podcast! Lauren Jacobs, a.k.a The Cheerful Baker, is a member of Launch Your Box and the creator and curator of a successful cookie decorating subscription box. She's also one of the stars of a recent episode of The Christmas Cookie Challenge on The Food Network! There is so much to love about Lauren's story and how she went from being a mom and art teacher who loved to bake cookies for her children's classmates and friends to a full-time entrepreneur who designs and produces her own cookie cutters, an online and in-person cookie decorating instructor, and a successful subscription box owner. Oh, and there's the whole competing on a cookie decorating competition on The Food Network thing, which is of course the holy grail of any cook or baker.  I talk a lot about the importance of knowing your why, keeping your why in mind as you start, launch, and grow your subscription box business, and sharing your why with your audience. Lauren does all of that. Her why is part of what makes her story special and it will speak to the heart of any parent who has had a child who struggles in school.  Lauren also shared how she used short videos to build and engage with her audience. She understood early the power video would have in helping her stand out from all the other cookie decorators on Instagram. By maintaining a strong focus on her why and the needs of her audience, Lauren's subscription box business grew quickly and continues to grow.  I wanted to know all the things about her Food Network experience. How she got chosen, behind the scenes secrets, and how being on the Food Network affected her business. You'll be as fascinated as I was by how it all came to be - and you'll laugh as hard as I did about what Lauren shared during her initial interview.  Lauren's plans for 2023 include continuing to grow her subscription - her goal is to double her current number of subscribers and I have no doubt she'll do that and more!  Join me for this episode as Lauren shares her inspirational journey from mom and art teacher to successful entrepreneur with a quick stop off at the Food Network!     Find and follow Lauren:  The Cheerful Baker on Instagram The Cheerful Baker on Facebook  The Cheerful Baker Website The Cheerful Baker on YouTube   Join me in all the places:  Facebook Instagram Launch Your Box with Sarah Website    Are you ready for Launch Your Box? Our complete training program walks you step by step through how to start, launch, and grow your subscription box business. Join the waitlist today! 

Episode 8: Importance of Celebrating Life's Biggest Moments On today's episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, Kristie LaLonde and Lauren Jacobs, The Cheerful Baker, discuss Lauren's cookie decorating business and her experience competing in the Christmas Cookie Challenge on the Food Network!  They talk about the importance of celebrating life's big  moments and the ripple effect it has on those around us.  Lauren gives all the details about her Food Network Watch Party and shares her tips on how to host a party without all of the stress.  Feel free to tune in to get the complete conversation…….   Lauren Jacobs, also known as The Cheerful Baker,  owns her own cookie decorating company and a subscription box,The Cheerful Box.  Her subscription box provides her  subscribers each month with a  set of custom cookie cutters and a class to coordinate with the cutters.  She recently appeared on the Food Network, competing on the Christmas Cookie Challenge. Connect with Lauren Jacobs:  https://cheerfulcutters.com/ Social Media Links- https://www.instagram.com/thecheerfulbaker/ https://www.facebook.com/cheerfulbaker/   -Quick Notes- (01:25) How Lauren Jacobs started cookie decorating (04:57) Inspiration behind Lauren's Cheerful Baker brand name (06:53) What Christmas was like while growing up (12:01) Lauren's Experience on Food Network's Christmas Cookie Challenge (15:03) How Lauren celebrated being on the Food Network (16:42) Why Lauren wanted to have a watch party (18:25) Offering to help when planning for a party (27:22) Food Network Cookie Challenge  (30:15) Tips on how to minimize stress when planning for a Party (33:53) What does the word Hospitality mean (34:30) Advice to new Hostesses (39:21) Christmas Speed round (42:28) Fun Christmas Tradition (44:00) Lauren's Subscription Box     Happy Hostess Website:- https://www.happyhostesscollective.com/   -Social Media Links- https://www.instagram.com/happyhostesscollective/ https://m.facebook.com/happyhostesscollective

Alli Harris is the go-to person for cookies in Vacaville and Solano County. Alli's passion for baking started with her helping her grandmother bake when she was a little girl. Now she's a licensed home baker with a business in Downtown Vacaville called Because Carbs. That's not all! Alli recently beat out 10,000 applicants to participate in the Super Bowl of cookie baking and decorating: Food Network's Christmas Cookie Challenge! Alli chats with Melyssa about the popularity of Because Carbs, what it meant to compete in the Super Bowl of Baking, and the secret to a perfect sugar cookie.Destination Vacaville? Let's go!

Beth Hennington(The Vanillian) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and detail how she got into the world of cookies and how she wound up being chosen to compete on the 6th season of Food Network's Christmas Cookie Challenge!

On this week's On the Rocks, we chat all about holiday baking, the behind-the-scenes of the Food Network, life after reality TV, and more! with Christmas Cookie Challenge winner Kellen Whaley and Spring Baking Championship Finalist Natalie Soto with your host with the most, Alexander Rodriguez!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's On the Rocks, we chat all about holiday baking, the behind-the-scenes of the Food Network, life after reality TV, and more! with Christmas Cookie Challenge winner Kellen Whaley and Spring Baking Championship Finalist Natalie Soto with your host with the most, Alexander Rodriguez!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LU alumna Bryoni Prentice '08 dishes on her journey to sweet success in the culinary arts and how she ended up as a contestant on the Food Network's Christmas Cookie Challenge.

It's the sweetest episode yet as Fran and Joe get inspired by the Christmas Cookie Challenge. Joe wants a Tofu cookie and Fran decides to play a game called "would you rather." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the sweetest episode yet as Fran and Joe get inspired by the Christmas Cookie Challenge. Joe wants a Tofu cookie and Fran decides to play a game called "would you rather." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's hard to imagine, but there's literally zero possibility of you disliking comedian (and every senior citizen's favorite stand-up comedy teacher) Jo Firestone! Be sure and count how many St. Louis references are made before Brent implodes! Also, People magazine may have named Paul Rudd the Sexiest Man Alive, but don't count out the guys' personal choices just yet, especially if you watch The Christmas Cookie Challenge. Plus, can you imagine if right-wing radio personality Dennis Prager compared anti-vaxxers to AIDS patients? That would be insane...right? Right? .................RIGHT??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us in learning how Tiphanie took Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie from a small town cupcake shop to a nationally recognized bakery by getting featured on Food Network's - The Christmas Cookie Challenge! Her marketing and creative flair is evident not only with her baking but with her business acumen. Now let's find out how Tiphanie bakes success into every bite. 

This week on the podcast we chat with local entrepreneur and business woman Julie Domaille. Julie grew up in a small farming community in Iowa. She’s worked within the financial division of General Motors, coached a competitive cheer team, and has been in real estate for twenty years. Today on the podcast we talk about her food business Julie’s Cookie Creations, where she crafts custom boutique cookies and teaches cookie decorating classes within the community. Listen in as we chat about Julie’s journey with entrepreneurship, how she’s intentionally built her company and thought about starting new things, her time on the Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge and much more. Links from today’s show: Website: https://julies-cookie-creations Facebook: @juliecookiecreations Instagram: @juliescookiecreations Rochester Rising Tip Jar: https://www.4giving.com/donation/5307 Music Attribution: Like That by Ano Domini Beats is licensed through the YouTube Audio Library. Photo courtesy of Julie Domaille. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Start 2:30 About Julie 3:52 History with baking and art 6:20 About Julie’s Cookie Creations 12:55 Cookie offerings 14:59 Moving from hobby to business 18:24 MN Cottage Food Law 23:00 Knowing what you want from your business 26:07 Food Network Christmas Cookie Challenge 36:49 Problem solving within your business 38:00 Final thoughts and how to connect with the business 40:22 Conclusion 41:18 End

This week on the #CKTpodcast, we chat with professional actress and  baker, Brittany Jeffery, the owner of Brit's Batch in New York City. You can catch Brittany in the latest season of The Christmas Cookie Challenge on The Food Network. If you've ever wanted to apply for a cooking show, and hear the ins and outs of appearing on one- this is the episode for you! Enjoy:)  www.BrittanyJeffery.com@Itsbritsbatch Music By:Bre Cade & Zac SilvaHosted by : Radio Free Brooklyn

#icymi J&C's Monday Morning Wakey Wakey, Girl Power Segment - Way To Go Sarah Fuller, The Virus Blender, Top Listener Tim & His EPIC Foot-N-Mouth, Florida Man, Cara's Audition For Ree Drummond's Christmas Cookie Challenge, Lacie Lowry From NEWS 9 Helps Us With Merry Monday; Request Your Favorite Novelty Christmas Song, The OKIE EXPRESS Good News From NEWS 9's Robin Marsh, Hallelujah! Customizable Snack Bags, & The Falmer's Arm-n-ac . . . WHAT Cara?

Tightest restrictions yet for gatherings and businesses (1:30); What's your favourite cartoon? (9:30); Grocery store worker concerns with new restrictions (16:00); More on living alone during new restrictions (22:50); High Tea Bakery on The Christmas Cookie Challenge on Food Network! (30:00); GABIGAIL! Abigail Turner in for Gabrielle Marchand for our weekly Gab with Gabby segment (35:50); Winning text on cartoons (44:25); Addictions Awareness Week is next week - Winnipeg author Rick Bolin on new book 'Addiction Emergency Response Plan' (46:50).

Tiphanie from Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie appeared on the Food Network last night on the Christmas Cookie Challenge. Sadly, she did not win the $10k but she did win over all the hearts of everyone who watched. Lots of love to her, she made us all proud to be from the Midwest.

This morning we talked to Tiphanie from Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie, and she's appearing on the Christmas Cookie Challenge on the Food Network tonight at 9pm.