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At The Vale Cookie Collective, passion and creativity go hand in hand. Founder, Susie Testro is a Melbourne-based nurse and baking enthusiast who turned her love for sweet treats into a thriving small business. Born out of a love for baking (and a well-stocked biscuit tin!), Susie took a leap during Melbourne’s lockdowns, where the kitchen became both a sanctuary and a launching pad. Now, she expertly balances her nursing career with h… Read more

It was a love of cookie making for special occasions and, a strong bond with her Greek heritage, that found Rebeckah Bakouris from Becky's Biskoto transforming her hobby into a home-based business. Rebeckah's skills as a trained graphic designer are also proving to be a handy asset for her edible image designs. 1. How did your sweets business or journey begin? I am the person in the family who baked cookies for every occasion - E… Read more

Like many of our customers, Teresa Talesvki realised her hidden talent and passion for baking, specifically cookie making, once her own children arrived. The first birthday cookie boxes to celebrate her son very quickly morphed into her own cookie business Cookies All Round. Teresa has not looked back since. 1. How did your sweets business or journey begin? It all started unintentionally in 2016, my son was turning one and we decided… Read more