Some Challenges (Fiscal and Otherwise) of Running a Small Cottage Food Business

After a year of markets – some thoughts. Brain dump commencing: If you’re a fan of fresh baked goods, you know that they can be expensive. But did you know that baked goods from small businesses which use high quality (and organic) ingredients can be even more expensive? Of course you know this! But doContinue reading “Some Challenges (Fiscal and Otherwise) of Running a Small Cottage Food Business”

TCS Foods and You, and Me – a conversation

This post has been a work in progress for several weeks – so settle in and lets have a chat! First things first, what is a TCS food? TCS stands for “Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety”.  TCS foods are susceptible to rapid growth of pathogenic bacteria if not handled properly. These foods include meat, poultry, fish,Continue reading “TCS Foods and You, and Me – a conversation”