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Steph Uittenbogaard with Fifi’s Patisseries

Steph Uittenbogaard of Loveland, CO never thought she’d run her own home bakery, and she shares her atypical business journey, including both the triumphs and challenges that she’s faced along the way

Colorado

The “Colorado Cottage Foods Act” began in 2012 and was amended in 2013, 2015, and 2016 (read about the history of the act). 2016’s amendment (SB 16-058) added all non-PHF foods to the approved list (including pickled items) and enabled internet sales within the state. The current law restricts producers to direct sales only, but no license from… [read more]

Monique Germaine with Kneading to Bake

Monique Germaine of Nashville, TN shares how she built and rebuilt her cottage food bakery in 3 different states, plus a crazy commercial food business journey that got her products into big retailers

The Burnt Out Baker with Jenni Reher

Jenni Reher of Mead, CO shares the rise and fall of her vegan donut bakery, how she grew it to 20 wholesale accounts, and why she decided to sell her business when it was doing better than ever.

Being Productive in Retirement with Joanne Littau

Joanne Littau from Denver, CO talks about why it’s difficult to make money from selling preserves, what practical tips to follow when canning goods, and why the cottage food community is so special.

Lisa’s Creations

I am a mother and grandmother.  Happily married to my wonderful husband, Chuck.  We have custody of our grandson age 16 and our son age 15. We live on our ranch, 4D ranch, in Colorado Springs, CO.  We currently do not have any farm animals but have ordered some chicks for egg layers and meat… [read more]

Alternative Bakery & Gifts

We are a gluten free (and sometimes dairy free) Bakery and Gift Shop. Our #1 goal is to not only make gluten free food taste good but make food that tastes SO GOOD that even those who are not gluten free enjoy it. All of our bakery is made fresh to order and delivered locally from… [read more]

Heavenscent

I do homemade jams and jellies also homemade baked goods, mini pies, cookies bites, pie in a cup I do farmers market in the summer and crafts  show in the fall and winter months.

The Cake Pop Shop

Our little adventure began at a birthday party where these adorable little balls on a stick were being served. We had never had nor heard of cake pops before. But one bite changed our lives forever. After a lot of researching and learning how to make them ourselves we started getting requests from friends and family, and before we… [read more]

Raleigh Street Bakery

Raleigh Street Bakery is a CFO that specializes in naturally leavened artisan bread. I sell at farmers markets and have a Community Supported Bakery (CSB) program I have developed. I am eager to provide bread for my neighbors and the surrounding community.

Get Baked Bakery

Get Baked Bakery is a CFO located in Fort Lupton Colorado. I specialize in custom sugar cookies, cupcakes and cakes.

Sparkles Bakery

My name is Kayla and this is my business, Sparkles Bakery. I nicknamed it “Sparkles.” Right now it’s ran at home, someday when I get enough money I will open a store front. I graduated from Johnson and Wales, and majored in Baking and Pastry Arts. I may be working from home, but I have worked at… [read more]