We’re baking something sweet this week with Chicago’s very own, Baker Bettie!

Kristin Hoffman is a trained chef, baking instructor, cookbook author, and the owner of Bettie’s Chicago! For the last 11 years she’s created educational content about baking on her website, YouTube channel, and on social media! She’s also hosted many baking workshops and retreats in and around the Chicago area on topics such as beginner bread baking, pies and pastries, baking science, and much more!

This year she opened Bettie’s Chicago which is a 1950’s diner-themed event space and baking school in the River North area featuring weekly baking classes, date night events, and private parties. There’s even a Hocus Pocus class and a totally insta-worth “wall of Pyrex”!

We chat with the Baker about her small business journey, baking inspirations, and motivations behind the retro themes. Plus, she tells us about her book “Baker Bettie’s Better Baking” (we love the alliteration) and she tells us what she has coming up at her new Chicago space!

We baked a pan of fresh rapid fire answers and found out Bettie’s favorite thing to bake, the secret to a good cookie, and the piece of vintage cookware she’s searching for.

Follow Baker Bettie on Instagram and TikTok @bakerbettie to find her recipes and get announcements about upcoming classes! And don’t forget to purchase her book!