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Commerical kitchen space is difficult to find and expensive should one be so lucky to find it. Isn't it time California takes a look at allowing certain foods to be prepared in one's own kitchen for sale at Farmer's Markets, etc.?

...This afternoon, Gov. Jennifer Granholm is to sign into law two cottage food operation bills that will allow individuals to make or package certain foods in their kitchens instead of having to use a commercial food operation as they do now.

Baked goods, jam and jellies, candy, vinegar, dried fruit, herbs and mixes made in your kitchen could all be sold publicly provided they are properly labeled to reflect that they are homemade and identify all ingredients under guidelines provided by the state.

The new measures will allow people to sell their goods publicly at farmers markets, roadside stands, county fairs, flea markets and festivals without a state Department of Agriculture license. An individual residence could make up to $15,000 gross annually from such sales, which could help some families with good bakers and cooks make ends meet or spur the creation of entrepreneurs.- Detroit Free Press

Labels: Bake Sales, Farmer's Markets, Food, Michigan

April 28th and 29th national days of action

Last year alone, well over 1000 whales died for profit. although most of the world supports the protection of whales, a few countries are trying to open the seas to widespread commercial whaling. In may of this year, the International Whaling Commission will meet on u.s. soil, to discuss the fate of the whales. No government is better placed to help bring this unsustainable and inhumane industry to an end than the U.S., but we need your help to make it happen.

What a great way to spend a weekend.....bake sales to save the whales. Sign up here at Greenpeace to organize a bake sale, and recruit friends to help.

Find a bake sale near you and go do something yummy for the world. I'm looking to set up a bake sale here in Santa Barbara...just have to find the right yard to "set up shop"

Labels: Bake Sales, Cookies, Greenpeace, Santa Barbara, Whales