Marraine Blog

Stories, tips, and behind-the-scenes from Tennessee's local baking community.

Tina, the baker behind 731 Cookies in Jackson, Tennessee

Meet the baker who hates cooking?

July 25, 2026

Meet Tina of 731 Cookies in Jackson, TN, the self-taught cookie artist who doesn't even like to cook and turns custom sugar cookies into art made just for you.

Back to School 4-Pack of decorated sugar cookies from 731 Cookies in Jackson, Tennessee

Your Kids Won't Remember the Backpack

July 24, 2026

The first morning of the school year is one they will remember. Here is how to make it beautiful, teacher gifts, first-day cookies, and a fresh pan of cinnamon rolls, without adding a thing to your plate, from local Tennessee bakers.

Homemade rocky road fudge with marshmallows, cut into squares, made from scratch by Lisa of Kountry Kreations in Bolivar, Tennessee

Meet Lisa of Kountry Kreations: The Fudge Lady of Bolivar, Tennessee

July 17, 2026

For twenty years Lisa has been known as the fudge lady of Bolivar. It started with a fundraiser so her girls could play ball at church. Now she's on Bkd Local.