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STEVEN DILWORTH joined the group Venues & Services 4 years, 4 months ago

STEVEN DILWORTH joined the group Food Safety 4 years, 4 months ago

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David Crabill replied to the topic Newbie in the forum Virginia 4 years, 7 months ago

Maybe. It depends on where you live and what the zoning laws for your area are. Here’s some more info: https://forrager.com/starting-cottage-food-operation-zoning/

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

Cathy replied to the topic New to all this… in the forum Virginia 4 years, 9 months ago

Rachel, where do you sell? From home, at farmers markets, etc?

Cathy joined the group Virginia 4 years, 9 months ago

Kim Krukowski joined the group Virginia 4 years, 9 months ago

Sari Kimbell started the topic Farmers Market Masterclass in the forum Venues & Services 4 years, 9 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 4 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 4 years, 10 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 4 years, 10 months ago

Porsha lewis joined the group Venues & Services 5 years ago

Valerie Breun posted an update in the group Food Safety 5 years, 1 month 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 5 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 5 years, 1 month ago
  Thanks David. What about fudge? Is that allowed in FL?
David Crabill replied 5 years, 1 month ago
Yes fudge should be allowed. https://forrager.com/law/florida/#food

Valerie Breun joined the group Food Safety 5 years, 1 month ago

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