Cottage Food Laws | How to Legally Sell Baked Goods

[@homebakedcincy]

I am a new subscriber to your channel and found this video very helpful. I am new to baking under the Cottage Law in Ohio but not new to baking. I am hoping to get into the farmer markets this summer. I will check out your program as well for jump starting the business. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.

[@Kwelar]

Too many rules!! Just when I thought I had everything ready to start getting in the kitchen to bake I find out that the shared kitchen in my area that I planned on using is not licensed to allow me to make online sales across state lines. So, then I get a cottage food license to start small and sell locally, because it's my only option now. But now, I just found out that the employees that were going to help me out (my family) now all need to be certified food protection managers, even though I have that certification and they all have their food handler's certificates. I'm only trying to sell cookies for God's sake, this is just ridiculous!

[@MichellesMacarons]

It’s such a headache. What state are you in?

[@Kwelar]

@@MichellesMacarons I'm in Illinois, but I have good news! I got it figured out, finally. I'll be launching my cookie business on Jan. 15, 2024. Your videos have been a HUGE help these past 4 years, as I was developing my recipes and business plan. Thank you Michelle!

[@MichellesMacarons]

Congratulations!! I love this! Good luck with everything ❤️

[@voltairebalagtas536]

Hows your cookien business ​@Kwelar

[@TheRealBrandonLewis]

@@MichellesMacarons I plan on doing this in Oklahoma. I think it would be cool to learn to bake. Men need to show other men that it aint feminine. its honest work too.

[@swetharajendranR]

Connecticut ! I wish to start but it’s very hard for bakers , to many rules

[@MichellesMacarons]

Yesss Connecticut has some rough cottage laws. On the bright side, most of the stuff just needs to be done once. What kind of baked good do you want to start selling?

[@LafeTheChef]

@@MichellesMacaronswow I’m in CT as well. And I’m trying to figure out how to do everything legitimately but the cottage food laws are tough. I want to sell pound cake, cookies, & cheesecakes

[@Thebaroquebaker]

Great info. Here in Pa. We’re having the great debate over true buttercream. 🤦🏻‍♀️ My inspection is coming up and I can’t wait to talk my inspector about it. If I have to stop using butter…. I’ll be going into a deep depression 😂😂

[@MichellesMacarons]

Hi June! I’d feel the same way! 😭 Let me know how the inspection goes!! Good luck ❤️

[@marcacurso7756]

CA only requires a kitchen inspection for a Class B permit with allows resales. Class A which is direct sales only, you will get inspected only if a complaint is made against your food product.

[@TheRealBrandonLewis]

I saw where Colorado has a 5k annual money cap. I am down southeast and it is 70k or 75k here. its wild at the differences in revenue cap.

[@chrisj66560]

I live in Ohio. If I were to make/ sell macarons, under the food cottage guidelines, do I have to substitute anything? I remember seeing a video awhile ago that said something along the lines of “how to make macarons under the cottage food laws”. Or would it be enough just to say that they’re cookies with a butter cream filling, like you mentioned in the video?

[@MichellesMacarons]

You should be fine with macarons, as long as there’s no cream cheese in the filling.

[@deshonneg6216]

Wow just what I needed. I’ve been thinking about this for a while. Thanks great info

[@savaven1]

Im in california and want to sell sourdough and french bread maybe cookies and torillla. Just getting into the idea of selling once a month at a craft fair. Want to be right if im going to put in all the effort

[@michelebostwick3242]

I can't seem to find any info on how much the Home Bakery Blueprint costs. Can you tell me? Thanks!

[@MichellesMacarons]

Hi, send me a message on Instagram or Facebook (@michellesmacarons on both) and I’ll send you the information.

[@tommycolada]

I would love to start a macaron business here in florida, but I believe it says that egg, milk, and dairy products are not allowed. Meaning, I can't do things like a french or italian buttercream (which I really wanted to do). Correct me if I am wrong? If not, I suppose I have to look into doing a vegan filling, or perhaps a dairyless/ water ganache?

[@tommycolada]

anybody else stuck on the same boat?

[@MichellesMacarons]

I do have a lot of Florida students who do a water ganache and have a lot of success with that. Have you spoken to a health inspector in your area?

[@puckbrugman9432]

Is there also some kind of website for people in Europe?

[@lauraadamson5264]

Missouri!!

[@MichellesMacarons]

They have some okay cottage laws there if you’re open to doing markets! And no income cap. Have you started your business yet?

[@lauraadamson5264]

No not yet. Just baking batches for testing and having family taste test for me. We have a pretty good size farmers market and a lot of craft shows

[@anitamartinez9309]

Where in Missouri I'm in St. Louis I don't know where to sell

[@lauraadamson5264]

@anitamartinez9309 SW Missouri. 4 state area with ks,AR and ok

[@sahofoodies]

New York

[@603livefreeordie]

Great info..Thank you!

[@MichellesMacarons]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@603livefreeordie]

So welcome. Love your hair..@@MichellesMacarons

[@MichellesMacarons]

:) thank you

[@603livefreeordie]

Hope you liked all the extra $. @@MichellesMacarons

[@theinspiredtourist]

Your label template takes me to your email list (which I filled out). Can you direct me to the label template? Thank you!

[@aliila2092]

Why did not I see your video 2 hour ago? I’ve just sent my process to inspector. I want to make chocolate from carob in Ohio. I feel like they will cancel it.

[@MichellesMacarons]

Are you applying for a Home Bakery license or are you going to be baking under the Cottage Food Laws in Ohio?

[@MichellesMacarons]

What state are you trying to open your home bakery in?

[@LeilaniMarie1]

New Mexico I’ve realized our laws are so lax compared to so many other states 😅

[@MichellesMacarons]

Yes! New Mexico has great cottage laws and such a variety of things you're allowed to sell. Are you already selling baked goods?@@LeilaniMarie1

[@ruthboaz2583]

California

[@LeilaniMarie1]

@@MichellesMacarons yes! However, I’m still trying to figure out how to skirt around the “no buttercream” part

[@MichellesMacarons]

Congrats on already selling! What kinds of baked goods do you sell?@@LeilaniMarie1

[@kaykay7434]

How much is your program?

[@bizzybee_animations]

I just moved to Ohio I was wondering how i was gonna do this

[@MichellesMacarons]

Welcome to Ohio ❤️ The Cottage Laws are great here. What do you sell?

[@bizzybee_animations]

@@MichellesMacarons thank you! my plan is to sell macarons and birthday cakes! Maaaaaybe other cookies too

[@MichellesMacarons]

Nice! Let me know if you have any questions about it. I go live on Instagram a lot, if you have questions that need specific answers.@@bizzybee_animations

[@bizzybee_animations]

@@MichellesMacarons thank you! I definitely will do that!

[@martinkarleskind8697]

Why did you change the thumbnail from a confetti cake to a purple cupcake? I like that cake.

[@MichellesMacarons]

You’re like a detective! 😄 I realized the last video I posted had a teal background too and I wanted to add some variety.

[@bakingencanto6254]

California

[@MichellesMacarons]

Have you started selling yet?

[@BeccaBerrios-tm2bv]

New York and lots you can’t do from home bakery. I

[@MichellesMacarons]

Yeah New York has some crap cottage laws. Have you already started your business or just thinking about it?

[@reneesoto7423]

❣️ 'Promosm'

[@miyu545]

FYI, Macarons is pronounced Macaroons. fun fact.

[@theinspiredtourist]

Not in France!