Hi!

I am toying with the idea of a home business. It looks like I will have to sell under Cottage Law because we have a dog.

Does anyone have experience with this and what about insurance?

Thanks!!

Your best bet would be to do a google search for whatever info you want, with "cakecentral" at the end. It's easier than trying to search the forums here, and I guarantee you'll find more information than you knew you were looking for.

Here are a couple that came up after a quick google search for "ohio home bakery cakecentral".

http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-129851-.html&sid=711b3e70909904c95d6a4bbe63d2f569

http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=6933481&sid=ba4da3145e14c79fd755160c45a19f20

HTH

You are correct - if you have a dog, cottage law is what you\\'ll need to follow. I just started my business last year under the cottage law because I have a dog, too.

Here\\'s a link to the new cottage foods regulations on the dept of agriculture website. Basically, you need to make sure you\\'re labeling everything correctly and selling only \\"non-potentially hazardous bakery products.\\" I take this to mean you can\\'t sell anything that needs to be refrigerated. Someone correct me if I\\'m wrong.

http://www.agri.ohio.gov/divs/foodsafety/docs/Cottage_Food_Rules_Final6-09.pdf

About insurance, I got mine through State Farm for $275/year.

Where in Ohio are you located? Good luck!

That is correct. You cannot sell anything that requires refrigeration, i.e. cream cheese icing, etc. This is a very friendly state for home-based bakers.

Where in Ohio are you located? I\\'m West of Cleveland . Good Luck on your venture!!!!

Thanks for the replies! I found the google search helpful. There is quite a lot out there

Happy Baking!