Has anyone here started a home-based cookie business in Washington state? I have finally decided to take the plunge and start selling cookies part time (excited and nervous!!), but Im not sure where to start with the business side of things(licensing, legal stuffall that stuff youd rather not deal with) . This website is a wealth of information, and any help / suggestions would be much appreciated!!
(Even if youre not in Washington, suggestions would be great!)
Start by doing some research on your own.
Contact your local health department and find out what the requirements are in your area.
Write up a business plan. Figure out your costs and what you will need to charge to pay your bills and show some profit.
To the best of my knowledge, it's not legal to have a food business run from a residential kitchen in Washington State. However, your county health department is the place to start.
IHATEFONDANT -- your avatar cracks me up and confuses me at the same time. You hate fondant, but that is a picture of one of the most beautiful fondant cakes I've ever seen... 
HEHEHE..that isn't fondant...it is buttercream.
I could tell when I looked at it in your gallery...it's truly lovely, I wish I had your buttercream skill. 
WOW!...the bows aren't fondant????
that cake really is stunning!!!!
i love the color.
the cake is BC..the bows are 50/50 fondant-gumpaste.
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