certifying the kitchen #6

Yes, Curious Farm Pickles have been legal for a couple of weeks.

They also won first place at Grand Central Bakery's Urban Farming Expo a couple of weeks ago.

But I have been holding my breath all of this time because I knew that I needed to process the pickles while being observed by the kitchen inspector.  That happened this morning, and I passed with flying colors.  She found no violations.  She said I was very organized and that she thinks I'll be very successful.

Relief!

Next steps:  On Friday I will meet with the Food Innovation Center for a consultation.  After working on part of my business plan and doing a lot of market research over the last week, I feel very ready for this meeting.  I have good product to share, and I'll even bring along some fruit spreads in case there is time to discuss that part of the business, too.  I think I have a realistic understanding of my strengths and weaknesses -- what I know and what I don't know -- so that we can make the consultation productive.

I've come a long way.  My first jar of fermented pickles was made just over a year ago (I've been making sauerkraut longer).  Now I'm a professional.

(Oh! Other good news:  the inspector gave me permission to expand my product line to include kraut, kimchi, and other fermented products.)

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GO, GO, GO!

[Janice]

this is sooo exciting!!

[Cottage Smallholder]

Oh Cathy, I'm so pleased to hear this! Well done, what an achievement :)