Sweet Team Spotlight: Meet Katrinna Melendez of Sweet Kreations Co.
- Mar 26, 2025
We personally invited some of our loyalist supporters & biggest superfans to create a power team of talented bakers & treat makers known as Stover’s Sweet Team!
Meet our newest Sweet Team Member: Katrinna Melendez of Sweet Kreations Co.
Katrinna’s Sweet Journey
Katrinna’s journey into the world of chocolate & baking began at an early age. Her babysitter, a chocolatier, first introduced her to the magic of confections as she filled her home with irresistible aromas that left a lasting impression. Growing up in a large family, Katrinna was mesmerized watching her older sisters bake cakes, eagerly anticipating the moment they would rise in the oven. As she began her career, she became known as the “Betty Crocker of the office,” delighting coworkers with homemade cakes & cookies. Now that Katrinna has a family of her own, she continues the tradition, crafting themed chocolate lollipops & cupcakes for every celebration!
While many people have encouraged Katrinna to open a bakery for years, it wasn’t until she experienced the loss of a loved one during Covid that she realized it was time to pursue her dream! Sweet Kreations Co. (SK Co.) was founded in honor of that special person. With this leap of faith came more growth, success, & deep fulfillment than she could’ve ever imagined.
The Joy of Sharing & Teaching
For Katrinna, treat-making isn’t just about having a business, it’s about creating a community. She firmly believes in collaboration over competition, finding joy in sharing knowledge & helping fellow bakers perfect their craft! One of Katrinna’s most rewarding moments is seeing others succeed using tips she’s shared, making her a perfect addition to the Sweet Team!
Signature Treats & Go-To Product
Recently, Katrinna introduced chocolate-covered wafer cookies to her menu & they have quickly become a customer favorite! Beyond creating these delectable treats, she enjoys guiding fellow treat-makers on best practices for making them. When it comes to chocolate, her favorite Stover & Company line is our Eleven o’one European Deluxe, which she uses for dipping, drizzling, & her signature cake drips.
PRO TIP: Katrinna swears by a perfectly balanced white chocolate coating recipe mixing 9 oz of Eleven o’one White Deluxe with 4 oz of our Sweet Shoppe Ultra White Melting Wafers to create the perfect consistency for her treats!
A Sweet Team Connection
In sweet serendipity, Katrinna first discovered Stover & Company through fellow Sweet Team member Christine of Cake Pop Box. After hearing Christine rave about our Eleven o’one products, Katrinna ordered a bag & was hooked! Our in-house brands of chocolate flavored melting wafers have now become a staple in her pantry.
Advice for Aspiring Treat Makers
For those just starting their baking journey, Katrinna offers this golden nugget of advice: “Don’t rush out buying everything you ‘think you need.’ Most times, half of that stuff will never be used! Instead, focus on mastering your craft & have fun with it.”
Her number one tip?
“Quality chocolate makes treat-making easier.”
We are so excited to have Katrinna join our Sweet Team & can’t wait to see the incredible creations she will continue to create. Be sure to follow her on social media & visit her website to check out her sweet masterpieces!
Follow Sweet Kreations Co.: sweetkreations.co
