How to Use Fresh Herbs from the Farmers Market (Even If You Have Never Cooked with Them Before)
Nobody teaches this stuff -- but once you know when to add delicate vs. hardy herbs, and how to store them so…
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Recipes, seasonal guides and food business tips from Butter & Sage Market.
Spring Asparagus Tart with Ricotta and Fresh Herbs (Ready in 35 Minutes)
Fresh asparagus has a short window — catch it now and make this rustic ricotta tart that looks like it came from…
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How to Photograph Your Food for Farmers Markets and Online Sales (No Fancy Camera Required)
Great food photos are the difference between a browser and a buyer. Here's how cottage food sellers can take professional-looking product shots…
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Minnesota Cottage Food Law 2026: Sell Legally from Your Home Kitchen (No Commercial License Required)
Minnesota's cottage food law lets home bakers sell up to $78,000 worth of homemade goods each year — no commercial kitchen, no…
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Vermont Cottage Food Law 2026: The $30K Cap, Free Registration, and How to Start Selling
Vermont's 2025 cottage food update tripled the annual sales cap to $30,000, added free online training, and made it easier than ever…
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Growing Edible Flowers for Your Kitchen and Cottage Food Booth (The Spring Garden Upgrade That Pays Off)
Edible flowers are one of the most underused additions to a cottage food kitchen — and one of the most rewarding things…
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The Spring Quiche That Makes Your Farmers Market Haul Worth Every Bit
A creamy asparagus and leek quiche built from spring farmers market finds -- farm-fresh eggs, fresh herbs, and a custardy filling that…
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Oregon Cottage Food Law 2026: $50K Cap, Almost No Restrictions, and How to Start Selling
Oregon's cottage food law lets you sell jams, baked goods, granola, and more from home with up to $50,000 in annual sales…
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Best Platforms for Cottage Food Vendors in 2026: An Honest Comparison
An honest, founder-written comparison of every major cottage food platform in 2026 — with updated pricing, accurate feature comparisons, and a decision…
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What’s New at Butter & Sage Market in 2026: Faster, Smarter, and Still the Only Platform That Does It All
Butter & Sage Market has been building — faster store pages, mobile dashboard upgrades, Farmers Market directory integration, and a content hub…
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Why Rhubarb Jam Doesn’t Need Pectin (And Why That Matters)
Small-batch rhubarb jam with no commercial pectin—just four whole ingredients and a little kitchen chemistry. Perfect for spring cooking and cottage food…
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New York Cottage Food Law 2026: Sell from Home with No Revenue Cap
New York's Home Processor Exemption lets you sell baked goods and preserves from your home kitchen — with no revenue cap. Here's…
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