David Crabill
David Crabill posted a new activity comment 2 months ago
Yes, there are many states that allow a cottage food business to use a commercial kitchen. I don’t have an easy way to show states that allow it, but here is a list of the states that DON’T allow a cottage food business to use a commercial kitchen: https://forrager.com/laws/?limitations=commercial-kitchen-prohibited
All of the other states do allow it.Jacquline Kelley and
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David Crabill replied to the topic Cheesecakes in Louisiana in the forum Louisiana 2 months, 3 weeks ago
That is correct. You can read the law here: https://law.justia.com/codes/louisiana/revised-statutes/title-40/rs-40-4-9/
David Crabill replied to the topic Assembly BillA5836 in the forum New York 3 months, 1 week ago
If it passes it would be positive. It wouldn’t change anything about the existing law, but would give another avenue for people to sell with less red tape, and also a way to sell acidified and fermented foods.
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David Crabill replied to the topic Frosting in the forum New York 6 months ago
Any frosting without dairy or eggs would be allowed. You can look into basic icings, vegan frostings, or purchased shelf-stable frostings.
David Crabill replied to the topic Oil in Dough? in the forum New York 6 months, 4 weeks ago
You can use commercially-produced oils in your baked goods. The “no oils” category means that you cannot sell oils (like infused oils) to consumers.
David Crabill replied to the topic Sell Raw Dough in the forum New York 7 months ago
It is not. The dough would have to be baked to be allowed.
David Crabill replied to the topic Yeast question in the forum New York 7 months, 1 week ago
Yes you can make yeast breads but I’m not sure about pre-ferments. I’m guessing it would be fine.
David Crabill posted a new activity comment 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Well, no thanks was necessary, but I appreciate it! Have you been running a cookie business all these years?
David Crabill replied to the topic Question about using Commisary Kitchens in the forum Missouri 8 months, 1 week ago
Yes, you can have both. You would need a separate permit to use the commissary kitchen, of course. Can you confirm that St. Louis County does not allow this law: https://forrager.com/law/missouri-individual-stands/
David Crabill posted a new activity comment 9 months, 4 weeks ago
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David Crabill replied to the topic Illinois Commercial kitchen for cottage bakers in the forum Illinois 1 year, 1 month ago
Melanie is correct. It is specified in the law under the CFO definition:
“Cottage food operation” means an operation conducted by a person who produces or packages food or drink… in a kitchen located in that person’s primary domestic residence or another appropriately designed and equipped kitchen on a farm for direct sale by the owner, a family…
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David Crabill replied to the topic Baby Food in the forum Minnesota 1 year, 4 months ago
That would not be allowed, and would require a commercial kitchen.
David Crabill posted a new activity comment 1 year, 5 months ago
I don’t think you can do pickled eggs… just fruit and veggie items
David Crabill replied to the topic Allowable Product & Process Questions in the forum California 1 year, 5 months ago
Hi Paige, sorry for the late reply!
1. They should be allowed. I don’t think it matters whether vegetables come from land or sea.
2. Depends on the county, but if it was rejected, I would escalate it up to CDPH, and they should be able to tell your county that your products are approved.
3. I believe veggie chips that are baked or fried are allowed.David Crabill replied to the topic Products submission in the forum Washington 1 year, 8 months ago
I would recommend talking with the health dept about what they’d be okay with. Some officials are more strict than others.
Also, I’ll add that despite the ridiculous requirement (IMHO) of having a startup submit every possible label variation before they’ve even started their business, in my experience most people do tweak their recipes…[Read more]
David Crabill replied to the topic Does anyone have an NTEP Certified Kitchen Scale? in the forum Kitchen & Equipment 1 year, 9 months ago
I wonder if you could get a used one. Also I just checked WebstaurantStore and they have one for $100: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/14309/legal-for-trade-scales.html?order=price_asc
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Good morning David in Wisconsin what about Dehydrated foods like fruit Roll ups I’m just trying to get some ideas for a easy start up Thanks
Good Morning David can you send me your course for starting a cottage food business my wife would like to see it ,best e mail is donaldbacklund @yahoo.com I have been busy with my sister in a home she has dementia Alzheimer’s and I’m her guradian