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David replied to the topic Making no bake candies and fudge in the forum Candy 9 years, 10 months ago

I think that using a convection oven (but not a microwave) to bake would be fine. Items that are not baked, like fudge, no bake cookies, and no bake candy, would not be allowed.

Irene Nevins joined the group Venues & Services 9 years, 11 months ago

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Brooklin posted an update in the group Candy 10 years, 1 month ago

Any ideas on caramel (candied) apples? I’m going to try them this week–they’re so perfect for fall! I just don’t want them to flop. :)

David Crabill replied 10 years, 1 month ago
From a business perspective, they’re awesome. I think many people find that they sell well.
But technically, you are not supposed to sell unbaked, uncanned, cut fresh fruit without the proper licensing, so sometimes, health depts take issue with someone puncturing the apple with a stick. Non-punctured caramel apples are definitely approved, and I…[Read more]
Brooklin replied 10 years, 1 month ago
Okie dokie, thanks. As far as I was aware, there weren’t any stipulations on them, whether they were punctured or not. But I’ll double check on that.

Brooklin joined the group Confections 10 years, 1 month ago

Brooklin posted an update in the group Alaska 10 years, 1 month ago

I’m running a concession stand at a local craft bizarre this month. It’s my first attempt at something along the lines of public food service. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas or tips on what to do (or NOT to do). Also, I’m renting a table to sell baked goods….which all comply with the Alaska Cottage Food Laws. Any advice or things I…[Read more]

David Crabill replied 10 years, 1 month ago
Obviously that greatly depends on what you’re selling and what the market is like. I think the best advice is to seek out other vendors (in advance) who have sold there in the past, and ask them what mistakes they made, how much they prepare, how much they usually sell, etc. It might take some legwork but it can save you a lot of time and…[Read more]

Brooklin joined the group Alaska 10 years, 1 month ago

David replied to the topic name of business in the forum Candy 10 years, 1 month ago

Every county is a little different. You probably do need to register a business to get a Class B permit in LA, but it shouldn’t be hard to do. At the very least, you can just become a sole proprietorship under your name. When you submit your permit application to the health dept, they will tell you whether you need to get registered with the county first.

David replied to the topic name of business in the forum Candy 10 years, 1 month ago

The best way to protect a name is through trademarking, but first, I would highly recommend that you don’t worry about that until you are making substantial revenue from your business. Unless you are making waves in your industry, you don’t give people much reason to steal your name. You should be so lucky for people to care about your business…[Read more]

David replied to the topic Dairy not covered under the Cottage laws? in the forum Alaska 10 years, 1 month ago

No, you need to use a commercial kitchen to produce cheese for sale. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial