I am Tonya Watson, the owner of Sweet Bessie's.    When I am not working my full time job or spending time with family and friends, you can find me in the kitchen baking and experimenting.    Baking is my passion!

My mom loves to cook and bake.  If you are fortunate to know her and have enjoyed one of her delicious meals or even one of her baked goods you  know what I am talking about.  My mom is crafty in the kitchen.  Cheesecakes, cookies, butternut cake are just a few of her scrumptious bakes.  How can a girl, not love the kitchen when her mother is so talented.  Let's talk about that butternut cake... it is not a dessert that many like to share and it is not one I can replicate.  

Sweet Bessie's is named after my Grandmother Bessie Ziler, a cottage baker.   I remember her home always smelling of a freshly baked cake.   Baking with her is one of my favorite memories.  Experimenting with ingredients, left over batter and icing. 

With such influences, how can a girl not develop a passion for baking!