Inside BUI Bake Shop's Home Kitchen Standards and Adult-Only Treats
April Melendez is the founder, Head Baker and Owner of BUI & Co., the small-batch Texas business also known as Baking Under the Influence, which makes alcohol-infused jams, desserts, syrups and…
April Melendez is the founder, Head Baker and Owner of BUI & Co., the small-batch Texas business also known as Baking Under the Influence, which makes alcohol-infused jams, desserts, syrups and extracts. The BUI Bake Shop disclaimer page offers a clear window into how April runs the operation day to day, setting out exactly how the food is made and who it's for.
The page explains that BUI operates as a home-based business under Texas Cottage Food Laws. Its food is produced in a home kitchen that is not inspected by the Department of State Health Services or a local health department, and the business is not an allergen-free bakery. Rather than leaving these details implicit, April puts them front and centre, giving customers the full picture before they buy.
Because the products are alcohol-infused, the disclaimer also sets expectations around who should enjoy them. Per the business, the alcohol content per dessert is minimal and not enough to cause intoxication, though products are recommended for adult consumption only. It's a straightforward note that fits the spirit of the brand, which built its name on boozy cakes before expanding into spirit-infused jams, jellies and pantry staples.
April's attention to these standards is backed by her own credentials. She is certified in Food Handler Safety, bringing that training to a line that now includes items such as Amaretto Apricot Jam, Bourbon Blackberry Jam, whiskey-cooked apple butter and rum-soaked cake. The disclaimer reflects a founder who takes the practical side of a cottage food business seriously.
For a business April made official in 2023 and grew into farmers markets and events across Dallas–Fort Worth, the disclaimer page is more than fine print. It shows how April pairs an inventive, adults-only product range with transparency about how it all comes together in her kitchen.