Posts by lorieleann

when i do farmer's markets in the fall (when the season starts up again) i won't be doing samples for cupcakes. Sometimes all people are looking for is a small moment of decadence and pleasure with a cupcake, so why give that away for...

just to throw in another angle of the legal/selling issue, our county food code is such that all food must be made in a licensed kitchen that is going to be sold or distributed to the public. No money has to exchange hands for it to be...

you will probably find many threads to read to get the information you are looking for in the Business forum. I've spent hours upon hours reading specific questions and answers on so many topic related to starting up, licensing,...

thanks all! I have time in the kitchen this weekend, so i'll get to bake then. Best thing was that the inspectors were so nice and friendly the city office workers were so nice, and everyone was so pleased to be doing their work. It...

This morning I had my final health department inspection (passed with flying colors!) and went downtown to get my city business license. (who knew that i'd get some congrats from fellow CCer, bettycrockermommy, as she was the one who...

i know that our county (in az) said that they are going to miantain requirements in addition to the state cottage law, especially concerning the issue of what is considered 'non-hazaradous foods'. Seems unfair that different counties...

if you like a softer fondant, you might want to try the Fondarific brand. It doesn't harden up like the MMF or Satin Ice. (i think that the Michael's Duff brand is manufactured by them as well). In fact, many people have lots of trouble...

here's my $.02 on the OP, because you are so close and this is going to be your neighbor for a long time, i'd keep your role in investigating her legality and contact regarding the HD as anonymous as possible. It could lead to lots of...

Americolor terra-cotta and soft pink. Salmon isn't a good description for a color-- people can see it as a wide range from orange to dark pink.

I hear you on the health department red tape I'm not in NY, but i have found that i am best not licensed as a caterer or a restaurant, but as a Limited Food Manufacturer. Maybe check into the NY rules and see if something like that...