How do i start selling my baked goods from home?
Q. I like to bake in my spare time and would like to make a lil extra income doing it. I want to have a bake sale and go from there i just need some tips, marketing ideas, any advice. My grandma did it n Philly 4 20 years by going to sell her baked goods by the train station so i know i can do it i just need a good location. I really want to try this kinda jittery cause its my 1st time so thanks n wish me luck.
Asked by Caryn B - Wed Mar 28 15:36:19 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You don't. FDA regulations require that food must be prepared in a commercial kitchen. In practice, new cash-strapped food businesses often rent existing commercial kitchens and work there at night, when owners and their employees go home.
Answered by NC - Wed Mar 28 15:50:55 2007

I want to send some baked goods to my husband in Iraq?
Q. I want to send some baked goods to my husband in Iraq for the holidays, but I dont know what to use in order for them to arrive fresh and not all moldy. Also what type of goodies can i send him that I can bake myself. Please help me out.
Asked by militarywife2kids - Tue Nov 28 13:25:47 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Having returned from Iraq none to long ago, here's what worked for my family/friends: -Cookies survive the best: Wrap cookies in pairs, back to back, in plastic wrap. Put the pairs of cookies in to zip-lock bags, then pack them gently in a smaller box with newspaper. Put that box inside a larger box, also padded with news paper. -Bread: Store bought bread is nearly indestructible; just pack it so it won't get crushed. -Homemade breads are a coin toss. Some times they make it; some times they don't. Wrap them in foil as soon as they cool, then wrap them in plastic, then a ziplock bag. Don't send anything moist like cake or banana bread; they will almost always spoil on the trip over. -Avoid anything that can melt; like chocolate. Even… [cont.]
Answered by Thaurismunths - Tue Nov 28 14:05:36 2006

How do I mail baked goods?
Q. I'm a full-time student and I'm not planning on opening up my own bakery anytime soon, but I know that I could make some money on the side from selling things that I bake: cakes, cookies, brownies, rolls, cupcakes, breads, and pies. I have a shop at etsy.com where I'm planning to sell these things, but I wonder... How do I mail baked goods? Should they be frozen first? Do I have to pack them with dry ice? I'm already planning on mailing them the same day that I bake them, but are there other precautions I should take? Thanks for your help!
Asked by Andrea - Wed Mar 21 23:19:01 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Cookies, brownies, rolls and breads will ship best. Avoid cakes and pies, the cost of shipping safley would be prohibitive. Not to mention the very likely risk of them arriving a mess. I ship lots of baked goods around the holidays and this is how I do it. Cookies are packed according to type. Soft cookies I package in twos, back to back and wrapped with a small piece of plastic wrap. Crisp cookies are best packed in an airtight container or vaccum sealed to retain freshness. Pack them in a cookie tin if possible, or at least a very sturdy box. Cushion them with newspapers or paper towels wadded up. Place that box in a bigger box and ship as quickly as possible. I use Priority Mail to save money, but that's me. Rolls and breads… [cont.]
Answered by Gale C - Thu Mar 22 00:28:34 2007

What are some baked goods that contain vegetables?
Q. I realized that I liked my veggies in baked goods such as breads and cake. The only ones I know of are zucchini bread and carrot cake. Are there any other great recipes out there?
Asked by Joscasta - Fri Sep 26 08:43:07 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Eggplant Parmesan... mmm Apple Bread 4 cups diced apples 2 cups sugar 1 cup raisins 2 tsp salt, divided === 1 cup oil 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup walnuts === 2 cups flour 2 cups apple juice 2 t baking soda 2 t cinnamon Mix apples, sugar, raisins, 1 tsp salt. Let stand 1 hour Add oil, eggs and walnuts. Sift in flour, juice, baking soda, cinnamon and 1 tsp salt. Pour into greased 13 x 9 baking dish, 350 degrees for 1 hr and 15 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.
Answered by hambone - Fri Sep 26 09:30:24 2008

Have you made a small fortune selling baked goods to friends & family? Any tips?
Q. I wish I could sell my baked goods commercially but I do not have a commercial kitchen and I am in college so no money to rent one right now...is it "illegal" for me to be selling baked goodies to my friends and parent's colleagues? I mean, of course I am clean and prep the food carefully and hygienically but still...
Asked by sport girl - Wed Sep 12 11:50:23 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. unless you are selling thousands of baked goods a day i dont think anyone will bother you
Answered by ThE SmArT GuY - Wed Sep 12 11:58:21 2007

What should I do to make baked goods sweeter?
Q. Most of my baked goods always tend to come out sort of... bland I guess? I follow the recipe to the letter, but cookies or cupcakes never seem to come out quite how I'd like them to. What can I do to make them sweeter? I've tried adding more sugar already... Also, I usually add an extra egg, to try and make it more moist, but it never seems to come out as moist as I'd like either, what could I do for that?
Asked by wicked alchemy - Wed Mar 10 15:52:11 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

What is the best way to ship baked goods to Iraq?
Q. My sister is station in Iraq and I am sending some baked goods for her. What is the best type of containers to ship in so they wont get stale? She said it takes almost 2 wks for her to get packages.
Asked by luckygirl - Tue Apr 17 12:55:44 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The best size of package to use is a USPS Flat rate priority shipping box. The one that looks like a slightly oversized shoe box, not the one that looks like a shirt box. These boxes ship for $7.70. Such a great deal! If packed carefully, you can get 4 to 5 dozen cookies safely packed into the box. Assemble everything you need - bubblewrap or tissue or plastic bags. This material will be used to fill up the spaces around the boxes you will set inside the flat rate priority box. Don't try to send the cookies overseas without the inner boxes. They just won't make it. Can't find a box to fit? You can cut one down, tape the edges and now you have a custom made box to fit. When I ship cookies overseas I use two white bakery boxes that fit… [cont.]
Answered by Trying - Wed Apr 18 14:08:58 2007

What kind of baked goods would be best for a summer wedding?
Q. Getting Married August 15, 2010 and our theme is a cross between nature and lovebirds. Colors are Black, Green, and white. My fiance and i both don't care much for cake so we were thinking of having a mix of baked goods to go with our "picnic" type lunch. 1 of the baked goods would have to be made into our focal point in order to set our topper and to "cut." So far we have picked: Blueberry muffins Brownies Apple Pie Please add to the list
Asked by Emily - Wed Sep 30 06:07:25 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. sounds like enough already
Answered by anon - Wed Sep 30 06:12:21 2009

Do I need a license to sell baked goods at a flea market?
Q. I was wanting to sell baked goods, like cookies and candy at a local flea market. I was going to list the ingredients on the packages. I have a transient vendor's license which allows me to collect sales tax. Do I need an additional license of some kind to sell baked goods? Will it require an inspection of where the baked goods are made? If so, what is the license called and where would I go to acquire one?
Asked by Zed - Wed Apr 18 21:44:07 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In almost every state in the US, it is illegal to sell food not prepared in a health dept approved kitchen. You need some really good liability insurance. If anyone became ill or died from your goods, you would be sued. If you are not a company protected by an LLC or other specification, you could lose everything you have plus pay for the rest of your life. Your states web page should have links to all the info you need for licenses and regulations.
Answered by nosouix - Wed Apr 18 21:56:21 2007

Have you used the Reynolds Handi-Vac on baked goods?
Q. I do alot of baking around the holidays and this year I would like to mail some cookies, bread and small cakes. Has anyone used the Handi-Vac on baked goods? How long did they stay fresh? I see on their website it lists the freezer life,, but not the "shelf life" at room temperature. Thanks in advance!
Asked by Rachel G - Wed Jun 4 17:01:35 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I use it for cookies. It doesn't seem to make them last longer at room temperature, but when I did open them up 2 weeks later, they tasted fine. I mail out a lot of goodies for the holidays and all I do is to package them in ziploc bags, put them in the holiday tin and ship them off. Everyone loves them.
Answered by Angela B - Wed Jun 4 17:07:17 2008

Can I send homemade baked goods to the UK?
Q. I want to send some baked goods to a friend in the UK. I live in the US. Will US/UK customs allow it?
Asked by adiladawne - Thu Aug 10 11:33:03 2006 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If not, you can send them my way. YUM.
Answered by Donna - Thu Aug 10 11:37:35 2006

How do different baking pans affect baked goods?
Q. What's the best pan for cookies, flan, biscuits ? Is it okay to bake in an aluminum pan? Do different pans change the tastes of baked goods?
Asked by Banana - Sat Nov 4 04:44:53 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. no they wont change the taste.. but you want to use the right pan for the right job a sheet pan is best for cookies and biscuits about 1/8-1/2 in deep a roasting pan is about 4-6inches deep and used for roastin meats hotel pans are about 2-4in deep and best for baking and steaming and food can be served out the same pan.. all come in a variety of lengths
Answered by unicorncatering - Sat Nov 4 05:20:30 2006

Is it possible to send baked goods to my friend overseas?
Q. My good friend moved overseas (Finland) and I wanted to know is it possible to send the baked goods in the mail?
Asked by Aleksis - Thu Mar 19 16:10:20 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I seal cookies in ziplocks and send them to friends all the time. They enjoy the little care package, and it is pretty cheap way to let someone know you care.
Answered by lifecoachmike - Thu Mar 19 16:26:17 2009

How can I sell baked goods at the farmers market in NC?
Q. I want to sell some baked goods at my local farmers market. How can I get started?
Asked by mellocello391 - Sun Nov 29 21:43:07 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Go to the farmers market where you want to sell and talk to the market manager about the state rules regarding baked goods at market. The regulations vary widely state to state. Some stated require a fully licensed kitchen to produce anything cooked other have "Cottage Industry Rules" that do not require a licensed kitchen. At any rate the market manager will know all about this. if they do not or there is no management than find another market if you want success in this endeavor.
Answered by Ohiorganic - Tue Dec 1 04:15:00 2009

Whats another word or saying for baked goods and products?
Q. I need another way to describe cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and confections as a whole without saying products or baked goods.
Asked by injinfujon - Sun Aug 9 19:17:31 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Perhaps "Pastries"
Answered by Coconut Wireless - Sun Aug 9 19:21:57 2009

Tips on sending baked goods through the mail?
Q. With the holiday season coming up fast, i'm wanting to send some baked goods through the mail to someone for the holidays. I've never sent any kind of food through the mail, so what i'm wondering is how should I package the stuff to keep it from spoiling and looking mangled by the time it arrives at it's destination? Any tips at all on shipping food would be very helpful!
Asked by Joshua's~ ~Girl - Sun Nov 19 12:16:16 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Make sure that the container that you put your food in is non-crushable, like cute metal containers, or cheap plastic (both available at Wal-mart). If your doing cookies, put a layer of bubble wrap in the bottom of your container, and on top, for cushion. Also, make sure they are firm cookies, not a crumbly recipe to begin with. I also send home made bread, it works wrapped in plastic, sealed well, then I wrap in bubble wrap. Make sure your box that you are mailing is tightly packed with packing peanuts, crushed newspapers, more bubble wrap, ect., to stop shifting in the mail. All should arrive in great shape. Also, I usually send my a higher class of mail so it gets there sooner.
Answered by cowboys21angel - Sun Nov 19 12:22:07 2006

A fragrance that smells like vanilla or baked goods?
Q. What is a god perfume that smells like baked goods, or vanilla, or something related to that?
Asked by CuriousCassie - Thu Jun 25 20:03:49 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. victorias secret body spray theres a vanilla scent and its cheap also bath & body works has warm vanilla sugar
Answered by Lexa - Thu Jun 25 20:08:02 2009

Is this an acceptable way to cool baked goods?
Q. I know baked goods should be cooled before frosting or putting into the fridge...but sometimes I don't have that much time, so when I put them on a cooling rack, I direct the electric fan at it. Is that an okay way to cool baked goods when in a hurry? I also use this method when I finish icing cookies with royal icing.
Asked by Maui R - Wed Sep 2 02:06:02 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It can't hurt, but may change the density etc. of the baked good. I'd also worry about dust and hair?
Answered by Nan74 - Wed Sep 2 02:18:25 2009

What baked goods can I make with these ingredients?
Q. What baked goods can I make at home with these ingredients.? butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, cocoa, salt, milk, baking soda? ( I don't have any baking powder )
Asked by tee hee XD - Sat Jul 19 18:34:52 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Do you have any Cream of Tarter? Your flour is plain flour, right? Substitute 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda plus 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar for each teaspoon of baking powder required. Here's a good recipe without baking powder: Chocolate cake 3c. Flour 2c. Sugar 2t. Baking Soda 1/2c. unsweetened cocoa 1t. salt 2t. vanilla extract 2c. COLD water 1 1/2 sticks melted butter 2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk Mix all the dry ingredients in a big mixing bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl beat the eggs and vanilla, add the cold water and the melted butter last. Don't add the melted butter until you add the water so that you don't scramble the eggs. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until just blended. Pour into two 9inch cake pans… [cont.]
Answered by fishineasy - Sat Jul 19 18:41:53 2008

Does anyone know what is involved in starting a home based business selling baked goods?
Q. I'm thinking about starting a business out of my home making and selling baked goods. I live in California. Does anyone know what is involved in getting a business liscence, etc...
Asked by Michelle M - Sat Apr 28 21:28:50 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I know it depends on the laws of the state as to weather there's a lot of state requirements and cost involved or not. Some states require a commerical kitchen. Hope it goes well for you. Contact your state. If you want an easy at home business visit www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/ yvetteodom. Call me and I'll help get you started.
Answered by unknown - Sun Apr 29 15:22:44 2007