Today I'm chatting with Krissy Quinton, founder of Primrose cakes. After building a successful wedding cake business herself, Krissy now supports newer cake makers in the practicality of setting up a cake business. From food hygiene to FSA guidelines, we cover it all today - and whether you are a cake maker or not, there's a lot in this episode for you!Get the toxic flowers free downloadFind Krissy on InstagramVisit Primrose CakesTime stamps:Starting a Cake Business (00:00:54) Krissy's journey from a teacher to starting her cake business, experiences with getting recommended at venues, and involvement in the new guidance from the Food Standards Agency.Transition from Teaching to Cake Making (00:01:57) Krissy's transition from teaching to cake making, self-taught cake decorating, and formal training.First Customers and Cake Making (00:03:03) How Krissy got her first customers, started with celebration cakes, and added weddings to her business.Getting Recommended at Venues (00:07:34) Krissy's process of getting recommended at venues, the challenges, and the importance of pushing oneself.Transition to Full Self-Employment (00:10:20) Krissy's transition from teaching to full self-employment, managing the risk, and navigating the decision.Struggles in the Cake Business (00:12:50) Krissy's struggles with customer ghosting, balancing quiet and busy spells, and the personal impact of business decisions.Guidance on Using Flowers on Cakes (00:19:05) Krissy's involvement in the new guidance from the Food Standards Agency on using flowers on cakes and her interest in teaching others about it.The guidance from the Food Standards Agency (00:19:59) Krissy shares her involvement in providing feedback on the guidance about using flowers on cakes.Top line advice on using flowers on cakes (00:20:48) Krissy provides tips on using fresh flowers and foliage on food, including knowing the flowers and using organic ones.Responsibility of cake makers (00:23:04) Krissy emphasizes the cake maker's responsibility in ensuring the safety of the flowers and foliage used on the cake.Expected date for the guidance release (00:24:50) Krissy discusses the expected release date of the guidance and clarifies that it's not a law but a soft guidance.The importance of branding and marketing (00:25:42) Krissy talks about the significance of branding and marketing in her business and the changes she implemented.Resources for cake makers (00:27:45) Krissy shares her website and free downloads, including information on toxic flowers and foliage not to be used on cakes.