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Sari Kimbell started the topic Farmers Market Masterclass in the forum Venues & Services 3 years, 10 months ago

With summer farmers market registrations already starting and the season creeping up on us, I am putting out a new and improved Masterclass to help new vendors and seasoned vendors alike. I will be sharing tips on how to make the most out of your booth setup, how COVID has changed how markets are run and what that means as a vendor, what to expect…[Read more]

Sari Kimbell started the topic Farmer's Market Ask Me Anything 2/4/21 in the forum Venues & Services 3 years, 10 months ago

The summer farmer’s market applications are opening soon. Are you ready?

In my new series Unwrapped: Bite-sized Answers for Your Packaged Food Business, I break down your questions about what it takes to be successful (and make more money!), how market’s have changed with COVID and general tips to make the 2021 Market Season the best yet.

For…[Read more]

Cathy posted an update in the group Food Safety 3 years, 11 months ago

Am I correct in thinking I cannot use cream cheese frosting as a cottage food operation? I am in Virginia, and I see that Buttercream frostings are considered “borderline” meaning acceptable. Does cream cheese frosting require refrigeration for the finished baked good?

Cathy joined the group Food Safety 3 years, 11 months ago

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Valerie Breun posted an update in the group Food Safety 4 years, 2 months ago

Hello all! As a CFO in FL, I am struggling understanding shelf-stability in particular items -why certain ingredients/baked goods would need refrigeration, while others do not. For instance- in this recipe for Red Velvet Cookies (https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/cream-cheese-stuffed…/) – its ok to leave them at room temperature even though they…[Read more]

David Crabill replied 4 years, 1 month ago
Because it’s not always apparent when things are shelf-stable and when they are not, FL does not allow anything with cream cheese or butter (though butter in something thoroughly baked is allowed).
Regarding the science of it, there are a lot of variables at play. In general, sugar is a stabilizer that will make something more shelf-stable.…[Read more]
- Valerie Breun replied 4 years, 1 month ago
  Thanks David. What about fudge? Is that allowed in FL?
David Crabill replied 4 years, 1 month ago
Yes fudge should be allowed. https://forrager.com/law/florida/#food

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Jonathan posted an update in the group Food Safety 4 years, 3 months ago

I have just begun making shrubs – the fruit syrup and vinegar mixture. I am trying to find information about what I need to do to safely bottle and store this for sale.

Jonathan joined the group Food Safety 4 years, 3 months ago

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Dawn Bowling joined the group Venues & Services 4 years, 9 months ago

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Sari Kimbell joined the group Food Safety 5 years, 5 months ago

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debbie started the topic Are non-alcoholic Drinks allowed – sold from home event in the forum Virginia 6 years, 1 month ago

Are drinks such as brewed coffee, juice from a pre-packaged bottle or lemonaid– to be sold at a home event. We will be selling handmade craft items, along with cookies and breads. Might we be allowed to ask for a donation for the drinks — that we would donate to a cause, but sell the craft and home-baked items for a profit? Fairfax County, VA. Thank you.

debbie started the topic Handmade Cookies sold in my driveway sale in the forum Virginia 6 years, 1 month ago

Are homemade cookies allowed in Fairfax County. We will be selling them along with handmade gifts — in my home driveway — similar to a garage sale setting. This would be an occasional event, and no items will be sold online or in a store. Thank you.

@cfkitty