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Home Bakery and Cottage Pantry

Make baked goods, jams, and dry mixes at home and sell them locally where the law allows.

If people ask you to bring your bread, cookies, or jam to every gathering, you may have a business. Many states now let you make certain foods at home and sell them directly to neighbors, at markets, and at community events. The rules differ a lot from state to state, including which foods are allowed, whether you need a permit, how you must label, and whether you can sell online or by delivery. Look up your state first, then start with two or three products you make well. Keep notes on ingredients for labels, and be careful with allergens. Orders from friends and church events can give you your first customers while you learn what sells.

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