One Sweet Kitchen

Aside from photography, I absolutely love baking. I love being in the kitchen and teaching my four boys what I’ve learned over the years. I suppose it's my way of sticking it to the patriarchy while also enjoying some sweet treats. I had the opportunity to get to know one metro baker and take some updated branding photos for her. Caitlin's skillset has far surpassed mine and she even taught me a few things.

Caitlin runs her cookie business, One Sweet Kitchen, out of her century-old home in Windsor Heights. Caitlin has been at her current location for close to a year and purchased the business from the previous owner a year and a half ago. She started that she is constantly busy fulfilling orders, but she loves what she does.

One Sweet Kitchen is a cookie business and Caitlin makes deliciously thick cookies with royal icing. We discussed the differences between royal icing, buttercream, and méringue. Caitlin specializes in decorated sugar cookies but she also offers monster cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and her favorite--snickerdoodle.

Caitin talked a lot about how supportive the baking community is in the Des Moines metro. She stated that she's part of a group of about 20 other bakers and cookie makers and they are always willing to help one another with lending cookie cutters, offer suggestions on packaging, and being a support. Caitlin said she stays consistently busy. When I asked about trends she sees, she talked a lot about sage green and floral decor.

Caitlin and I also briefly chatted about what shows we've been binge watching. She loves Veronica Mars and Schitt's Creek and encouraged me to watch them. She admitted to being nervous about getting her photos taken and was afraid that she was going to be awkward. I laughed and told her I'm the awkward one. That had us both laughing.

Caitlin admitted that she loves colored icing and all the sprinkles. She prefers sprinkles over chocolate chips anytime (which is the opposite of me).

I had a great time getting to know Caitlin, showcasing her business with updated photos, and getting loved on by her adorable Labrador, Remy.