Creating new memories with baking gift sets inspired by our grandmas’ kitchens.

I’m Jennifer Vickerman Akaolisa, the founder of For Goodness Bakes! We are a woman-owned business in Minneapolis, MN, conceived at the intersection of baking, nostalgia, and sustainability. Our mission is to inspire joy and connection through curated baking gift sets that honor the past and encourage people to create new baking memories.

For Goodness Bakes! offers more than just a product; it offers an experience rooted in connection, creativity, and conscious consumption.

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If you’re new around here, For Goodness Bakes! is all about creating new baking memories, one gift set at a time. We feature upcycled cookbooks, handmade vintage-inspired aprons, a Danish dough whisk, and wooden spoon in every gift set. Our premium gift sets also include an upcycled mixing bowl.

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A blizzard in Minneapolis has me deep in research for development of a new pie recipe. All of these cookbooks in my personal collection have a version of this pie I can learn from. What do you think I'm baking up? Comment below! #pie #recipedevelopment #forgoodnessbakesshop #mnblizzard #cookbookcollector
People ask me from time to time if I make private purchases of cookbooks for my business. The answer is YES! If you are helping a parent, grandparent, relative or friend downsize in the coming year, here are the kinds of cookbooks I look for: *Betty Crocker *Pillsbury *Better Homes & Gardens *Junior League *Church cookbooks from congregations in Minnesota *Cookbooks on baking, cookies, cakes, pies and desserts Private message me if you have leads for me. Thanks! #cookbookswanted #forgoodnessbakesshop #minnesota #minneapolis #upcycling
My husband loves New York-style cheesecake with a shortbread crust. I made one for him for Christmas and I'm quite certain it is my best one yet! If you would like the recipe, use the link in my bio to sign up for news and recipes from me! #forgoodnessbakesshop #homebaker #cheesecake #christmas #minneapolis
Today's the day! Stop out to @kingcoilspirits between 12 noon and 4 p.m. for the Last-minute Holiday Market. A number of great local businesses here, including For Goodness Bakes! #holidaymarket #bakinggiftsets #saintpaul #christmasmarket #upcycledgifts
There is one final chance to shop my curated baking gifts sets this holiday season! Do your last-minute holiday shopping with local businesses at King Coil Spirits in Saint Paul on Sunday, December 21, from 12 noon - 4 p.m. $20 for gifts sets containing a cookbook, apron, Danish dough whisk and wooden spoon $25 for gift sets that contain all of the above items plus a mixing bowl, pie plate or glass baking pan I have many cookbooks to choose from to build the perfect gift set for you! Here are a few that I will be featuring for the gift sets that day. See something that is just the thing for that person on your list? Private message me to pre-purchase a gift set and pick it up on Sunday or arrange for delivery in the Twin Cities metro. Mention this post when you stop by on Sunday and I will have a special treat for you! Wishing you and yours a peaceful holiday season. Jennifer Vickerman Akaolisa Founder, For Goodness Bakes! #holidayshopping #bakinggiftsets #cookbooks #upcycling #lastminutegifts #kingcoilspirits #minneapolis #HolidayMarket #saintpaul
Another Second Sunday Market happening until 3 p.m. @vennbrewing in Minneapolis! Lots of great local businesses here, so come out, grab a beverage (they have a coffee bar too) and do some shopping. #holidayshopping #localmakers #bakinggiftsets #thriftingfinds #minnesotavintage #minneapolis #vennbrewing