- Bread
This forum covers breads, muffins, biscuits, scones, doughnuts, bagels, tortillas, etc.
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- 1 year, 2 months ago
David Crabill
- Business
Licensing, inspections, training, insurance, taxes, and zoning -- these are all things you need to be aware of when building your business. What challenges are you facing, and how do you manage costs while growing? Ask questions and help others with their business in this forum.
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- 1 year, 5 months ago
David Crabill
- Cake
Are you a cake maker, or do you just love eating cake? Share ideas about wedding cakes, birthday cakes, cupcakes, cake pops... you name it. Discuss baking, decorating, toppers, contracts, or anything else related to cake.
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- 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Sari Kimbell
- Canned Goods
This forum covers jams, jellies, preserves, fruit butters, pickles, sauces, syrups, honey, ketchup, mustard, vinegars, oils, nut butters, sauerkraut, and other types of canned goods
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- 9
- 2 years, 3 months ago
Erica Johnson
- Commercial
Once you hit the limits of your cottage food law, it's time to consider going commercial. When should you make the leap, how do you find a commercial kitchen, and what else do you need to know? Learn from others about moving beyond your home kitchen.
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- 4 years, 7 months ago
JerUtere
- Condiments
This forum covers sauces, syrups, honey, ketchup, mustard, vinegars, oils, nut butters, and other types of condiments.
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- 5 years, 10 months ago
Wayne
- Confections
If you've got a sweet tooth, this forum is for you. Whether it's chocolate, toffee, fudge, caramels, brittles, or cotton candy, you can discuss it here.
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- 2 years ago
Roberto Martini
- Cookies
Share ideas about custom decorated cookies, chocolate chip cookies, macarons, etc.
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- 7 months, 1 week ago
Marcus Apollo
- Food Safety
A great-tasting product doesn't mean much if it isn't safe. Is your fridge cold enough, or should you wear gloves? Ask others about best-practices in handling food so that your customers are both healthy and happy.
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- 10 years, 8 months ago
David Crabill
- Forrager
This forum is for questions and ideas about the website, like registration, your account, technical issues, and feature requests.
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- 1 year, 2 months ago
David Crabill
- Kitchen & Equipment
What equipment do you use in your kitchen? Do you have any tips that make food prep easier? Learn about how to make your working environment a professional one.
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- 13
- 1 year, 1 month ago
Asheley
- Marketing
Before customers can love you, they must notice you. Powerful marketing can help you stand out in a crowd and be the difference between turning a profit or loss. What have you struggled with, and what have you done well?
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- 8 months, 4 weeks ago
jack
- Nonprofit
Almost all states have exemptions for selling certain types of homemade, if all proceeds go to a nonprofit or similar cause. This forum is for those who want to provide homemade food for their community without making any profit for themselves.
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- 11 months, 4 weeks ago
David Crabill
- Other Baked Goods
This forum covers baked goods that do not fall under cakes, cookies, and bread. This includes pies, pastries, cones, pretzels, dried fruit, rice krispie treats, graham crackers, granola, nuts, seeds, trail mix, and other types of baked goods.
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- 2
- 4 years, 4 months ago
Daniel Graves
- Other Foods
This forum covers other items that do not fall under baked goods, confections, and canned goods. This includes popcorn, coffee beans, tea, herbs, spices, seasonings, baking mixes, flours, dried pasta, etc.
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- 1 month, 2 weeks ago
J.R. Ewing
- Packaging & Labeling
Sometimes packaging is just as important as the product itself. What do you need to include on your labels? When does functional also mean stylish? Talk to others about creative packaging ideas, where to buy materials, and how to make your product look as good as it tastes.
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- 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Geraldine Smith
- Snacks
This forum covers trail mix, popcorn, granola, pretzels, dried fruit, rice krispie treats, graham crackers, nuts, seeds, and other types of snack items.
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- 2
- 8 years, 4 months ago
David Crabill
- Venues & Services
How do you get products to customers? Should you sell from home, at local markets, or online? Should you offer pickup or delivery? Share ideas with others about where and how you sell your products.
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- 2 months ago
Sari Kimbell