Who are you and What's your story?

[#1]

I love to know peoples story's other then, there about page...I thought it could be a quick way to get to know your team and each other. Etsy sales are all about numbers, I'm sure many of you know...so after you post please go up the line and Heart and Fave your team mates even if you make the same things....you never know when you may need them or they need you.

Thank you,
Foodies!

[Former_Member]

Hi Everyone! My blog's name is Marina's Kitchen. I cook Ukrainian/Russian dishes using all organic ingredients. Here are the links to my pages:

Food Blog: http://marinaskitchen.com
Twitter: @MarinasKitchen
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarinasKitchen
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/marinaskitchn

[Former_Member]

Hi everyone. My name is Shayne and along with my friend Matt we just started our Etsy careers. HogFathers BBQ is two guys with a passion of BBQ. The Fire. The smoke. The Smells. It means hanging with your friends, laughing and telling stories. It's the experiences of meeting new people and seeing their smile after they taste your food. Check out our store at www.HogFathersBBQ.etsy.com for our line of Gourmet Smoked Sea Salt. We are very new so any advice and constructive criticism would be much appreciated. Thanks for looking!

[IMMERSEHOME]

Cake Mold Soap Mold

https://www.etsy.com/listing/156436296/diy-15-butterfly-bee-dragonfly-flexible?ref=shop_home_active_...
https://www.etsy.com/listing/156443111/cake-mold-soap-mold-flexible-silicone?ref=shop_home_active_3
https://www.etsy.com/listing/156294152/diy-cake-mold-soap-mold-flexible?ref=related-2

[Former_Member]

Hi! My name is Laura and I am a new seller on etsy. I publish weekly meal planners. I am originally from a beach town in the panhandle of Florida and I was raised by a Home Economics teacher. So it's safe to say I grew up in the kitchen standing on stools to stir batter and flip pancakes! I've always loved food and feel it's time to bring back the family dinner! It doesn't have to be terribly involved but planning time to sit down as a family and share a meal is one of the best ways to bond as a family. This is easier when there is a plan of what the meals will be. Thus, Miss Menu was born. I've got two variations to suit the home cook. My hope is that it will be a useful tool to help the everyday mom organize her weekly meal and grocery shop in a logical way. What do you all think?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/177200305/weekly-meal-planner-with-grocery-list?ref=shop_home_active_2

[Former_Member]

Hi
My name is Beth. My husband and I run Nature's Revenge Pepper company. We make treats out of hot and super hot peppers.
I started getting into eating and then growing them about five years ago. We started experimenting and an idea was born.
We are just starting out and look forward to the adventures to come :)

[Former_Member]

We are located in the heart of Missouri, in the small town of Middle Grove, right smack dab in the middle of God’s country!

Our sauces are distinctly different and appeal to all kinds of folks. We also have a variety of seasonings that will enhance many of your creations.

We have been cooking as long as we can recollect. It has been a labor of love surrounded by family and friends!

We are a Christian based business. Papa stands for Our Father– God, Rock stands for our Salvation! On every bottle you will find the words, “In God We Trust.” We pray over every product we produce and every event we attend. Our hope is to glorify God in everything we do!

We are locally owned and operated. We strive to use local merchants and companies in our products! Our goal is to partner with other locally owned companies to strengthen our community. Papa Rock values the American economy and we want to be able to say “Made in the USA” with pride!

www.paparock.com

All of our sauces are produced in a certified commercial kitchen.

"With the smoke rolling down the valleys, we cook, we brine, we have a good time!! All our smoked meats are cooked low and slow and we slather on the sauce as we go!! Stop on by, stay a while, what you taste will make you smile!!"

[SweetSequels]

Hello everyone.

My name is Haleigh and I love everything baking and cooking. I love making art that has to do with food, vegetables and fruit in particular. I also am obsessed with books, bunnies, and whimsical things. Peels and Posies contains a lot of nerdy items, such as badges and brooches and bookmarks. I make art to make others smile. <3

Here is my shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PeelsandPosies

[Former_Member]

Hi!

I am Frauke, live in the great city of Utrecht (the Netherlands) and love baking. Whenever I have the time I try out new recipes or create new recipes on my own. Lucky me my boyfriends is a real cookie monster and he enjoys eating my cakes/pies/cupcakes etc. :)

I have two etsy shops. One with recipes and one with colourful accessories for a comfy and warm bedroom.

Matabiru: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Matabiru?ref=search_shop_redirect
OrangeBaker: https://www.etsy.com/nl/shop/OrangeBaker?ref=si_shop

[HeatherHolidays]

Hello to all our new faces!!!!! WELCOME!

[Former_Member]

Hi....I am all about gluten-free....whether it is party dip or no bake cheesecake...

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SkinnyDippinMixes?ref=si_shop

[MadeByMiculinko]

Hello , my name is Marina.
I enjoy making food, I bake, I cook. I like to try new recipes, and traditional recipes from different countries. At home, I'am using organic food (vegetables, meat, eggs) as much as possible.

[Former_Member]

Hello foodies!

I am an art student from Switzerland and I just LOVE food and food related things - as probably everyone else here. Here are some of my work I would love to share with you guys:


I produce my own special chai-tea-concentrate which is just incredibly good with warm milk in the winter and cold milk and ice cubes in the summer. Like at Starbucks - just waaay less expensive and homemade with organic ingredients! Omm nomm nomm!

https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/180874699/leckerer-selbstgemachter-chai-sirup-mit?ref=listing-shop-h...


For people who love to eat out of a plate who isn`t just white, I have something right here...

https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/181152027/susser-gruner-teller-mit-vogl-und-herz?ref=listing-shop-he...

or this plate, who gives you company during a rainy day...

https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/180635627/handbemalter-teller-rainy-day-plate-mit?ref=listing-shop-h...

For tea-lovers (which is not exactly food but almost^^) I have my homemade tea-box which gives every lonely tea-bag a home.

https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/180371078/handgestaltete-teebox-mit-frohlichen?ref=shop_home_active_...

And for people who love cakes and other sweet deserts I have the matching topper in form of a cute little owl.

https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/180982123/kuchenkronung-in-form-einer-sussen-eule?ref=listing-shop-h...


Enjoy and thank you for your visit!

[Former_Member]

Hi All. My name is Rhiannon. My shop- Gluten Free Snacks. And, I am a Celiac.

I have always been a person who loves to cook and be around food but my life took a drastic turn when I found out that I was no longer going to be cooking and baking some of my favorite foods. I often found myself craving things I could no longer enjoy. Many times I would reach for something at the grocery store and remind myself that I couldn't eat it.

One of the most frustrating things about being a celiac is the lack of safe, nutritious food available when I’m away from home. It’s true that there is a greater understanding for the need for gluten free options. But, what I’ve experienced is that there are a lot of people jumping on to the gluten free bandwagon without truly understanding what gluten free means. It means more than NO WHEAT FLOUR. If you’re a Celiac, you know exactly what I mean. There are dozens of things we have to steer clear of. And, unfortunately, most people don’t do their homework and I end up paying the price.

In addition to being a Celiac, I’m also a big proponent of healthy, whole foods, organic, non-GMO lifestyle. Lucky for me I love to cook. I couldn’t imagine this journey without cooking skills.

Anyway…
It was during a particularly long day of meetings and running errands that I got really hungry. I was on-the-go and had nothing to eat. I didn’t want to put processed GF crap in my body and most restaurants that offer gluten free options usually end up making me sick. I decided- that day- that I wasn’t going to be in that situation ever again. And thus… Gluten Free Snacks was born.

Everything you find in my shop is absolutely safe for Celiacs. Everything is gluten free- truly gluten free. Additionally, I use as much healthy, whole food, organic, non-GMO ingredients as possible- even down to organic butter. I don’t use chemicals in my food. I make everything to order so that you can be assured of a long lasting product. It takes a little longer and it’s a little more expensive but it’s worth it.

I live in Southeast Michigan and can ship your package to you in the continental USA. Or, if you live relatively close, I can deliver your purchase to your home for a small gas fee. Thank you for reading my story and supporting my homemade products.

[Former_Member]

Hello foodies!

Here is my newest item...the LOVE-cupcake-topper. It tops every desert and cake and will bring huge joy for everyone who will receive it - either for a birthday, a wedding, a anniversary, valentines day or just to say "I love you"...

https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/181363437/susse-love-kuchen-und-cupcakekronung-mit?ref=listing-shop-...

[Former_Member]

Greetings,
I am Jake and I have a small business based out of Huttonsville, WV. I produce a line of syrups including shagbark hickory and maple. Both syrups are absolutely delicious and perfectly compliment any meal. I've used the hickory syrup in a wide variety of dishes from the basic pancake and frenchtoast to chicken, ham melts, and brussel sprout recipes. It really goes great with anything.
I have also started to produce candies and hope to maybe one day begin slinging some of that candies here on Etsy.
Glad to be part of this team. Haven't had the time yet to perue other people's stuff but i'm looking forward to seeing what tasty things everyone is producing.

[Former_Member]

Hello, my name is Lauren and I am excited to join the team and meet all of you. With the help of my family's 120 yr. Signature Cookie Recipe, I have just opened sugarcookiecottage1. My mother has been baking these treasures for 40 years exclusively for family and friends. So with her love and support, I am now sharing this beloved family recipe with others.
I am not a professional baker or confection concierge, but to share my love for these cookies is a gift from the heart.

I live in Noblesville, Indiana and appreciate all suggestions to help get started. I'm learning along the way and cant wait to tell my mom I have our first order.

[Former_Member]

I do a dangerous job, and while I'm good at it, I realize I can only beat the odds for so long, I'm not getting paid at all what I'm worth to put my life on the line, and I want to be around for my little guy, so I harnessed my love of food and photography and am making a go of it on Etsy.
I'm trying to learn from others' mistakes and successes to make my shop the best it can be. I'm constantly updating packaging, goods offered, and policies. I often feel like my creativity has been stunted over the years, and I'm trying to get it back.
Thanks for letting me be a part of this group.

My shop is WildHippo:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/WildHippo?ref=si_shop

[Former_Member]

Hello!

I am dreaming of opening a pancake house but like Heather I've realised the low overheads of online sales make sense for now!

I sell delicious homemade pancake mix on Etsy and next week we'll be launching a range of delicious flavours - zingy ginger, triple chocolate, rocky road, apple crumble! And what's more, we give a hot meal to someone in need for every single pancake mix we sell!

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/173787560/pancake-mix-raspberry-white-chocolate?ref=pr_shop

[SugarElephantCafe]

hi everyone my name is Owen. I really LOVE to cook an experiment with flavours, so when i moved to thailand i was excited on how much variety an freshness i can get here on teas, herbs, an spices that i started this shop growing or sourcing all the materials. So i can share my passion with others of the same looking at getting good quality organic ingredients. Keep a look out cause i am always adding new stock as my stock grows an mother plants mature for sustainable harvesting.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SugarElephantCafe

[Former_Member]

Hey everyone! I'm Shikha.

When I was 13, I attempted to make a cheesecake and nearly destroyed the kitchen. 6 years of restaurant stints, food marketing projects, summertime ice cream businesses, and copious amounts of butter, sugar, and flour later, I finally started my own dessert shop selling fun, delicious desserts!

I love pastries that are whimsical and got a kick to them, and that's what I focussed on with my signature item: Kahlua Toast Crunch - a homemade, boozy version of the cereal that is amazing as a snack or on top of ice cream!

My shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShikhaLaMode

I ship all over the US!

[Former_Member]

Hi everyone!

Baked Chef LLC is a husband and wife team and we make a healthy salsa called Necessary Hotness. My husband, Austin, is a certified chef and this is is own unique recipe. He used to make it to bring to friend's houses and the feedback on it was so overwhelming, we realized he HAD to jar and sell this.

Necessary Hotness is low in sodium, gluten free, NO preservatives, NO artificial colors, NO artificial flavors... just natural, yummy goodness. We source the freshest ingredients for it locally here in Las Vegas! :)

We also make custom labels for the salsa if you want to give them away as gifts or favors for any event or party.

We are glad to be apart of this team of fellow foodies! We would love it if you would visit our shop :) Thank you!!

Austin & Rosanna

[Former_Member]

Hey there everyone!
Just joined the team and have my new sauce on the market.
I'm Spanish/Italian and have been since I was born.
My main interests in life have centered around food, music and filmmaking.
They all started around the age of five when I started cooking with mom, watching lots and lots of movies and playing the drums to classic rock and funk tunes like Earth Wind and Fire, The Doobies, The Tubes, Tower of Power and Duran Duran. My parents and sisters were a big influence with the music. Always cooked for huge holiday parties and on vacation. Always cooking. Grew up in Marin County, Clear Lake and Tahoe. Recently became a chef to the stars during the last few years of the Mill Valley Film Festival and that's where I got my inspiration for Pintxo Sauce® while creating a vegan Spanish menu for actor Woody Harrelson at Sabor of Spain in San Rafael. I've moved on to focus on the sauce production and travel around meeting new people while promoting the sauce. It's the new lifestyle I've chosen to live. So here we are my new friends.
Saludos!
Chef Jay Valencia

[Former_Member]

I am still new to etsy, but I love it so far! I love to be in the kitchen and create new and delicious things to feed my family and loved ones. I am a stay at home mom and love that with my own shop, I can still spend lots of time with my family. I look forward to adding flavored sea salts, and sugars to my shop soon, as well as more flavors of jams and other homemade kitchen things. I am working on a pastry cloth that should be listed soon. Stop by often and see what's new. : )

[Former_Member]

Hello everyone,
I 'run a food lab' every time I cook. I change, alter and experiment as much as possible.
And now I have decided to run an Etsy store with my recipes. So far just one. All of my recipes are documented as they happen, I then process images prepare graphics and deliver a beautiful piece that includes nutritional info. Everything I'll post here has been tried and perfected if necessary.
In the next days I'll add a couple more items.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/FromVTwLove

[Former_Member]

Hi! My name is Allie. I just opened Darling Little Cookies and am new to Etsy. I sell custom decorated sugar cookies. I have started this in effort to raise money for my summer abroad next year. So, any help promoting my shop would be amazing!
Thanks!