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

8 ай бұрын

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

@Kwelar

7 ай бұрын

@@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

7 ай бұрын

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

@voltairebalagtas536

18 күн бұрын

Hows your cookien business ​@Kwelar

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

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.

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

11 ай бұрын

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

Great info..Thank you!

@MichellesMacarons

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching ❤️

@603livefreeordie

7 ай бұрын

So welcome. Love your hair..@@MichellesMacarons

@MichellesMacarons

7 ай бұрын

:) thank you

@603livefreeordie

7 ай бұрын

Hope you liked all the extra $. @@MichellesMacarons

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

@MichellesMacarons

11 ай бұрын

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

8 ай бұрын

@@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

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

Missouri!!

@MichellesMacarons

11 ай бұрын

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

11 ай бұрын

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

11 ай бұрын

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

@lauraadamson5264

11 ай бұрын

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

@yumminibites

4 ай бұрын

New York

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

6 ай бұрын

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

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

@MichellesMacarons

11 ай бұрын

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

How much is your program?

California

@MichellesMacarons

11 ай бұрын

Have you started selling yet?

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

10 ай бұрын

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

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

11 ай бұрын

anybody else stuck on the same boat?

@MichellesMacarons

11 ай бұрын

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?

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

@MichellesMacarons

11 ай бұрын

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

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

@MichellesMacarons

11 ай бұрын

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

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

@LeilaniMarie1

11 ай бұрын

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

@MichellesMacarons

11 ай бұрын

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

11 ай бұрын

California

@LeilaniMarie1

11 ай бұрын

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

@MichellesMacarons

11 ай бұрын

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

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

@MichellesMacarons

10 ай бұрын

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

@bizzybee_animations

10 ай бұрын

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

@MichellesMacarons

10 ай бұрын

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

10 ай бұрын

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

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FYI, Macarons is pronounced Macaroons. fun fact.