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liz replied to the topic Cream Cheese in the forum California 9 years, 4 months ago

darn! ok thanks! I will keep working on my recipe to omit the cream cheese

Ashley Colpaart joined the group California 9 years, 4 months ago

liz started the topic Cream Cheese in the forum California 9 years, 4 months ago

I am working towards getting all my permits in order. I am very excited, but its a bit of a waiting game right now. So I am trying to get all my product issues in order. One of them is the cream cheese frosting for my cinnamon rolls. I can try making them without and use an icing, but I want to use cream cheese if possible. I found a dry cream…[Read more]

Karen joined the group California 9 years, 4 months ago

Joli Cookie joined the group California 9 years, 4 months ago

liz replied to the topic Getting Started in the forum California 9 years, 5 months ago

Thank you so much David for taking the time to answer my questions. This information was extremely helpful.

Sid posted an update in the group California 9 years, 5 months ago

Hi David,

First up, kudos on building this website. The effort you have put in and continue to put in everyday, patiently answering all questions and sharing your knowledge is greatly appreciated!

I am doing some research on CFOs and the feasibility of the industry, its revenues and growth. This is for a paper or a case study on the CFO…[Read more]

David Crabill replied 9 years, 5 months ago
As I was writing my answers, I realized that they’d make a decent blog post, so I answered your questions via that avenue: http://forrager.com/2015/07/status-of-the-cottage-food-industry/

Sid joined the group California 9 years, 5 months ago

David replied to the topic Getting Started in the forum California 9 years, 5 months ago

1. No — it wouldn’t be allowed on two accounts: the cream and the cream cheese.
2. I think you can, but not under this law. I’m not sure if you need more than a sellers permit.
3. Yes, and many counties require that they be prepackaged. I have seen a number of CFOs do open samples, but I’m not sure if they’re doing so legally.
4. Probably not. If…[Read more]

liz started the topic Getting Started in the forum California 9 years, 5 months ago

Hi I am planning on starting a new cottage business in San Bernardino county. I have a few questions.

1. I make an amazing whipped cream cheesecake. I realize cream can not be in my goods, but what if I bake it?
2. Can I sell bottled water along with my goods? Wouldn’t that be included with my seller’s permit?
3. Can I pass out samples? Do they…[Read more]

liz joined the group California 9 years, 5 months ago

David replied to the topic Question on water and sewage inspections for an Operation A business in the forum California 9 years, 5 months ago

Yes, you need to get them inspected if you use a private well or septic tank.

David replied to the topic Selling fruit items in the forum California 9 years, 5 months ago

Yes, you can sell thoroughly-baked items that contain fruit, like your cake, strawberry pies, or banana bread. You cannot sell cut fresh fruit.

Hayden Gridley joined the group California 9 years, 5 months ago

David started the topic CFOs Needed at CA State Fair in the forum California 9 years, 5 months ago

This Saturday, July 11th, is Cottage Food Industry Day at the CA State Fair! Jen Cooper (owner of Ben and Max Homemade Snacks) is really looking for some more registered CFOs to participate that day. It would be a great way to showcase your business! Here’s some more info:
http://www.benandmaxsnacks.com/california-state-fair.html

You can contact…[Read more]

David replied to the topic CFO Class A/B Permit Steps in the forum California 9 years, 5 months ago

First of all, I think it’s unlikely that savory jams would be allowed under this law. The types of canned goods you can produce must have an appropriate combination of sweet and/or acidic. I don’t think there’s an instance where your jams or jellies could include vegetables. This resource should help explain what’s allowed.

To learn more about…[Read more]

Grant Rosenquist joined the group California 9 years, 6 months ago

Sohna Ravindran-Kandpal posted an update in the group California 9 years, 6 months ago

Hi, I’m thinking of opening a home bakery in the Bay Area, and am doing research on it as part of my market research class at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension. I was wondering if I could post a survey here on owning a home bakery in the Bay Area? It’s around 10 questions, and should give me useful info both for my class and my decision.

David Crabill replied 9 years, 6 months ago
Hi Sohna, I saw your post on Facebook. You could post it in the CA group, but honestly, I don’t think you’ll get any responses from that. This community just isn’t as well-developed as the two FB groups. Likely anyone on here who would respond would also be part of those groups. I would answer it myself, except I don’t own a CFO. I hope your…[Read more]
- dawnsona@gmail_com replied 9 years, 6 months ago
  Thanks, David! I’ll reach out to Chris too.
  I did want to say that I love this website. It seems so full of info, and it’s been really useful!

dawnsona@gmail_com joined the group California 9 years, 6 months ago

sussy posted an update in the group California 9 years, 6 months ago

Hi im looking into selling cupcakes from my home and the class A licence says we cant use dairy, eggs or cream..what are the ingredients i can use for my cakes and frosting?

sussy replied 9 years, 6 months ago
Im in LA
David Crabill replied 9 years, 6 months ago
Those restrictions mostly apply to unbaked items. If you bake an item with a heavy amount of eggs or cream, like a custard, that’s not allowed, but one or two eggs in a thoroughly-baked cake is fine.
Almost any kind of frosting without eggs, cream, or cream cheese will likely be approved by your health dept. Buttercream frostings are allowed. You…[Read more]
- sussy replied 9 years, 6 months ago
  @david butterceam is maid with butter milk or cream can i still use regular butter or do i hve to use a bairy free butter n milk
David Crabill replied 9 years, 6 months ago
You can use butter (does not need to be dairy-free) in your frostings, but you can’t use cream. I also don’t think you can use buttermilk. Butter does not have a high moisture content, so it is safe at room temperature, which is why it’s allowed. You probably can’t produce your own butter to make a buttercream frosting, but maybe your county would…[Read more]

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