The WhiskAndWorth Blog

Practical guides to the business side of baking.

October 1, 2026

How to Price a Cake: A Step-by-Step Formula for Home Bakers

A clear, repeatable cake pricing formula for home bakers: ingredient cost, packaging, labor, overhead and profit margin, with a worked example.

October 5, 2026

What to Put on a Cottage Food Label

The information home bakers typically include on cottage food labels: product name, ingredients, allergens, net weight, business details and disclaimers. Always check your local rules.

October 8, 2026

How to Take Custom Cake Orders Without the Chaos

A calm, repeatable process for taking custom cake and cookie orders: an inquiry checklist, written quotes, deposits, deadlines and confirmations.

October 12, 2026

Bookkeeping Basics for Home Bakeries

Simple bookkeeping habits for home and cottage bakers: separating money, logging income and expenses, keeping receipts and tracking sales limits.