What “Made in a Home Kitchen” Actually Means (And Why That Label Isn’t a Warning)
That line on the jar isn't a warning label. Here's what "made in a home kitchen" actually means, and how to shop…
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Three Things to Fix in Your Market Booth Before October
Fall festival season starts in about four weeks. Three farmers market booth setup fixes worth making before it does — signs, height,…
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Cottage Food Insurance: What You Actually Need Before Holiday Market Season
Most holiday markets ask for proof of insurance before handing you a booth. Here is what cottage food insurance covers, what it…
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Why Homemade Bread Molds Faster Than Store Bread (And How to Store It)
You spent $12 on a beautiful loaf and lost half of it. Here's how to store homemade bread properly, and why the…
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The Farmers Market Winter Squash Guide: Which One to Buy for Roasting, Soup, and Pie
Nine winter squash varieties decoded: which to roast, which to blend into soup, which to bake into pie, and how to pick…
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Farmers Market Etiquette: 14 Things Regulars Know That First-Timers Don’t
The unwritten rules of the farmers market, from cash and squeezing to when to actually show up. Fourteen small habits that make…
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How to Set Holiday Order Deadlines for Your Cottage Food Business (And Actually Hold Them)
Holiday order deadlines are not rude, they are the reason experienced cottage food vendors make it to January without burning out. Here…
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How to Set Up Local Pickup and Delivery for Your Cottage Food Orders (Before the December Rush)
Porch pickup, market handoffs, and local delivery, done in a way that does not eat your December. A cottage food vendor guide…
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The Farmers Market Sweet Corn Guide: How to Pick It, Store It, and Use Every Last Ear
You can tell almost everything about an ear of sweet corn without opening the husk. How to pick it, why market corn…
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How to Land Corporate Gift Orders for Your Cottage Food Business (Start Asking in September)
One corporate gift order can rival an entire market weekend. Here is who buys them, what to offer, when to ask, and…
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What’s at the Farmers Market in September? Your Early-Fall Shopping Guide
September is the best month at the farmers market — summer's last tomatoes overlap with the first apples and winter squash. Here's…
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What’s at the Farmers Market in October? Your Peak-Harvest Shopping Guide
October is the fullest month at the farmers market and the last call for a lot of it. Here is what is…
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