About

ABOUT ME

Welcome to my Happy Place! I’m Chris, the Happy baker-in-chief. I was born and raised up North, but, after decades in Georgia, feel I have definitely earned a bit of Southern street cred. Plus, I sometimes say “y’all” now, so there’s that. My grandmother inspired the cooking-from-scratch spark in me at an early age. I spent countless hours watching her create delicious dishes, and enjoying the benefits — birthday cakes and Christmas cookies were an especially big deal! Then I grew up, got married, moved away, and started my own family, but that “kitchen is the heart of the home” spirit has stayed with me. I love to make occasions special for my loved ones. And now I hope I can do a little bit of that for you!

ABOUT THE BAKE SHOP

Happy Place Bake Shop was born out of all that love mentioned above. It’s the “Happy Place” because that’s what my kids and I have always called it, so it had to be. There are a couple of things I would like you to know:

• Happy Place Bake Shop has a competely peanut-free menu. Having a child with a life-threatening peanut allergy, we know what it means to try to navigate prepared foods. This has added even more fuel to my passion for baking from scratch. I cannot, of course, make any absolute guarantees, but do my very best to make you aware of any nut ingredients and offer alternatives. Please be sure to let me know of any food-related concerns you may have.
• Pick-up is free at select area locations, and delivery is available for a minimal fee.
• Happy Place Bake Shop is a licensed Cottage Food establishment. As such, I have completed food safety training and my kitchen has been approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.