Sweet Talk: The Honey Bunch Bake Shop Podcast

Kisha Scroggins
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Welcome to Sweet Talk: The Honey Bunch Bake Shop Podcast — broadcasting straight from Southwest Fort Worth’s favorite family-run bakery. Each episode, owner and operator Kisha Scroggins and her crew invite you behind the ovens to share the stories, traditions, and creativity that go into baking up birthday cakes, holiday treats, and everyday sweets for the neighborhood. From the aroma of warm cinnamon rolls to the joy of handcrafted desserts, Sweet Talk brings you closer to the people and passion behind every bite. To learn more about Honey Bunch Bake Shop visit:  https://www.HoneyBunchBakeShop.com  Honey Bunch Bake Shop  6257 Granbury Rd  Fort Worth, TX 76133  817-751-8814 

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    Behind The Ovens: How Preference Shapes Every Recipe At A Neighborhood Bakery

    Why Isn’t Disliking A Flavor Considered A Mistake In Baking? The smell of warm cinnamon rolls might hit you first, but the real heart of Honey Bunch Bake Shop is the honest conversation about taste, craft, and community. We pull back the curtain with Kisha to ask a simple question with big implications: when someone dislikes a flavor, did the baker do anything wrong? Her answer reframes the kitchen—preference is personal, craft is technical, and great baking lives where those two meet without apology. We walk through the real process behind a neighborhood menu: starting with what the baker loves, stress-testing recipes with family, and then listening for patterns across customer feedback. Kisha shares why chasing every comment leads to chaos, how she tracks sales and waste to make tough calls, and when a beloved but low-demand item quietly exits the case. There’s laughter over the eternal icing debate and a thoughtful look at custom orders, from the cautious curiosity around banana-lemon cake to the first attempt at silk pie. Along the way, we explore experimentation as a discipline—tasting off-menu, iterating in small batches, and releasing only what earns its spot. For new bakers, this is a gentle guide and a reality check. Mistakes happen, even with recipes you know by heart. The fix is part technique and part mindset: trust your palate, document your results, and view criticism as data, not a verdict. By separating preference from skill, you protect consistency while leaving room for creative risk. If you care about baking, food entrepreneurship, or the craft of turning feedback into flavor, you’ll find tools and encouragement to build your own voice without losing your joy. If this conversation resonates, follow Sweet Talk, share it with a friend who loves to bake, and leave a review with the flavor combo you think deserves a test run. Your ideas might spark the next Honey Bunch favorite. To learn more about Honey Bunch Bake Shop visit: https://www.HoneyBunchBakeShop.com Honey Bunch Bake Shop 6257 Granbury Rd Fort Worth, TX 76133 817-751-8814

    9 min

  2. JAN 27

    Inspiration in the Family Kitchen: How a Fort Worth Favorite Was Born

    What Inspired Kisha Scroggins To Start Honey Bunch Bake Shop? What if a neighborhood bakery could teach patience, pride, and purpose—one cinnamon roll at a time? We sat down with owner and nurse, Kisha Scroggins, to trace the unlikely rise of Honey Bunch Bake Shop from a single paid bake to a family-run anchor in Southwest Fort Worth. The story blends butter and backbone: forming an LLC without mentors, learning sales tax rules on the fly, and building systems that make the kitchen run while Kisha balances full-time nursing. It’s a candid look at what entrepreneurship really demands when passion meets paperwork. Kisha opens up about the heart behind the shop: creating a safe workplace where her daughter can learn job skills with patience, and empowering her son to lead with calm guidance. From checklists that stick to routines that build confidence, we explore how small steps become big milestones, even when mistakes happen. Kindness shapes every decision—how the team greets guests, how they handle errors, and how they stand firm when the world gets unkind. The mission is simple and radical: sell great sweets, and serve with grace. Along the way, we dig into the practical side of small business life—cash flow reality, family loans that bridged gaps, and the constant tradeoffs of time. We talk brand values, customer expectations, and how a clear story can turn a local bakery into a community hub. If you’re curious about starting a business, raising young adults into confident workers, or just love hearing how purpose rises in the oven, this conversation will leave you inspired and grounded. Subscribe for more behind-the-ovens stories, share with a friend who loves small businesses, and leave a review to help more listeners find Sweet Talk. Then, come say hello or visit online. To learn more about Honey Bunch Bake Shop visit: https://www.HoneyBunchBakeShop.com Honey Bunch Bake Shop 6257 Granbury Rd Fort Worth, TX 76133 817-751-8814

    8 min

  3. 12/30/2025

    How Mini Pies Make Dessert Easier, Cheaper, And More Personal

    What’s The Story Behind The Bakery’s Mini Pies? Craving dessert without the leftover guilt? We sat down with Kisha Scroggins of Honey Bunch Bake Shop to explore how mini pies deliver big flavor, smart portions, and real-world convenience from a small, family-run bakery in Southwest Fort Worth. From the first glance—bows on top and flavors sorted in little fridges—you can tell these were built for busy lives and happy moments. Kisha opens up about the family traditions behind her menu, especially the staples of sweet potato and pecan. She explains why classic pecan’s gooey center never worked for her palate and how she reengineered the texture while keeping the nutty, caramel depth that fans love. The surprise star is the crust: a buttery shortbread cookie with a hint of cinnamon that brings snap, aroma, and warmth to every bite. We also talk about the waves of demand—banana had a run, but coconut is the current favorite thanks to hand-whipped cream, real extract, and freshly toasted flakes. Beyond flavor, we dig into the purpose driving the mini format. Pre-packaged, grab-and-go pies make it easy to treat yourself on a hard day, share with a friend, or build a party tray with multiple flavors. Minis solve real problems: no fridge full of leftovers, a clear boundary for portion control, and an accessible price point under six dollars in a tough economy. Kisha keeps operations simple because she balances baking with a full-time job and runs the shop with her kids, proving that honest craft and thoughtful design can thrive without fuss or pretense. If you love food stories that mix tradition with a clever twist—and you’re curious how a shortbread crust can transform a classic—this conversation will make you hungry and hopeful. Subscribe for more behind-the-ovens storytelling, share this with a friend who loves pie, and leave a review to tell us which mini flavor you’re picking up next. To learn more about Honey Bunch Bake Shop visit: https://www.HoneyBunchBakeShop.com Honey Bunch Bake Shop 6257 Granbury Rd Fort Worth, TX 76133 817-751-8814

    10 min

  4. 12/23/2025

    The Evolution of a Perfect Fudge at Honey Bunch Bake Shop

    How Do Fudge Recipes Evolve Over Time? What makes a square of fudge unforgettable? We open the kitchen door and share how a humble home recipe grew into our shop’s signature: a chocolate base layered with almond’s aroma, cinnamon’s warmth, and coffee’s depth. It started with family taste tests, plenty of tweaks, and the belief that comfort food can be curious without losing its soul. We walk through the real process of iteration inside a small, family-run bakery: how blunt feedback shapes better batches, why “make one recipe everyone loves” is a myth, and how creating versions—silky or nutty—lets you meet different palates without diluting your identity. We also talk seasonality the way we practice it: cinnamon year-round, pumpkin spice when the air turns crisp, honey-glazed pumpkin bread in the fall, and how those rhythms inspire slight twists that keep classics fresh. Not every influence makes sense to chase, and we explain why we’re thoughtful about global flavors. Respect comes first, with a promise to learn deeply before borrowing from traditions we haven’t lived. The surprise ending? The combination that sounded the strangest—almond, cinnamon, and coffee—became the most requested square, turning hesitation into habit one bite at a time. If you love stories about craft and flavor, or you’re hunting for your next favorite treat, this one’s for you. Subscribe for more behind-the-oven conversations, share the episode with a friend who loves sweets, and leave a review to tell us your boldest fudge idea—we might just try it next. To learn more about Honey Bunch Bake Shop visit: https://www.HoneyBunchBakeShop.com Honey Bunch Bake Shop 6257 Granbury Rd Fort Worth, TX 76133 817-751-8814

    8 min

  5. 12/05/2025

    A Purpose-Driven Family Business: Meet Kisha Scroggins of Honey Bunch Bake Shop

    Meet The Host: Kisha Scroggins, Owner And Operator Of The Honey Bunch Bake Shop A family bakery can be a lot more than sugar and sprinkles. We sit down with Kisha Scroggins, a full-time nurse and owner of Honey Bunch Bake Shop in Southwest Fort Worth, to explore how a neighborhood spot became both a community favorite and a training ground for meaningful work. From birthday cakes to everyday cookies, every item comes with a purpose: creating a safe place for her daughter, who has an intellectual disability, to develop skills that build confidence and independence. Kisha opens up about the early days baking for family events, the moment someone offered to pay, and how farmers markets gave her the proof to grow. She walks through practical marketing that actually works for small businesses—social posts, streaming ads on platforms like Paramount, local radio, and even a cupcake sign outside to catch the eye. We talk operations, too: how her kids cover daytime shifts, how she jumps in after hospital hours, and how extended family keeps things humming during busy seasons. It’s an honest look at balancing caregiving, career, and entrepreneurship without losing the heart that makes a local bakery feel like home. The core of the story is inclusion. Kisha designed simple, repeatable systems so her daughter can check out customers, help with inventory, and master tasks step by step. That approach showcases what accessible, patient-centered workplaces can look like—and why they’re good business. If you love small business stories, community-building, and the real tactics behind local growth, you’ll find plenty to savor here, from brand storytelling to customer experience and local SEO basics. Craving something sweet with a side of inspiration? Visit the shop at 6257 Granbury Road in the Hulen Square Shopping Center or find the menu online at HoneyBunchBakeShop.com. If this conversation moved you, follow, share with a friend, and leave a quick review so more neighbors can discover the show. To learn more about Honey Bunch Bake Shop visit: https://www.HoneyBunchBakeShop.com Honey Bunch Bake Shop 6257 Granbury Rd Fort Worth, TX 76133 817-751-8814

    6 min
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Welcome to Sweet Talk: The Honey Bunch Bake Shop Podcast — broadcasting straight from Southwest Fort Worth’s favorite family-run bakery. Each episode, owner and operator Kisha Scroggins and her crew invite you behind the ovens to share the stories, traditions, and creativity that go into baking up birthday cakes, holiday treats, and everyday sweets for the neighborhood. From the aroma of warm cinnamon rolls to the joy of handcrafted desserts, Sweet Talk brings you closer to the people and passion behind every bite. To learn more about Honey Bunch Bake Shop visit:  https://www.HoneyBunchBakeShop.com  Honey Bunch Bake Shop  6257 Granbury Rd  Fort Worth, TX 76133  817-751-8814 

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