Dispatches from the home kitchens of Minnesota & Florida.
A mother’s determination to help her son led to a passion for baking—and today, Turtle’s Treats is delighting customers with handcrafted cookies, cake pops, cupcakes, and fresh bread made with flavor first.
The Baker's Table · Victoria, Minnesota · 2 min read
Under Florida law, a home baker can sell up to $250,000 a year with no permit, no registration, and no inspection. Here's how the Sunshine State's rules work — and why the label still matters.
The Baker's Table · August 7, 2026 · 2 min
No license, no inspection, a $250,000 ceiling, and the rare freedom to ship within the state — Florida runs one of the country's most permissive cottage food laws. Here's what you can sell, and the rules that still apply.
The Baker's Table · July 26, 2026 · 3 min
One of the oldest farmers' markets in the country, where every loaf, jar, and bunch of carrots is made or grown by the person selling it. Here's what to know — whether you're shopping or thinking of selling.
The Baker's Table · July 16, 2026 · 3 min
Anchored by Haile's Saturday-morning institution — with a market open somewhere nearly every day of the week. Here's where Gainesville buys and sells local, homemade, and just-picked.
The Baker's Table · July 14, 2026 · 2 min
Most home bakers undercharge — usually because they forget to pay themselves. Here's an honest, repeatable way to price your bakes so the numbers actually work.
The Baker's Table · July 14, 2026 · 3 min
Yes — but selling online doesn't mean you can ship anywhere. Here's what Minnesota and Florida bakers can actually do over the internet, and the one line that trips almost everyone up.
The Baker's Table · July 13, 2026 · 4 min
Minnesota lets you sell homemade bread, jam, and honey straight from your kitchen — no commercial license. Here's exactly what the cottage food law allows, and where the lines are.
The Baker's Table · July 11, 2026 · 4 min
The Gluten Free Goddess on baking treats that never taste like settling for less.
The Baker's Table · July 9, 2026 · 2 min
VeesBees brought raw, never-heated honey to Ovendrop this week — a one-ingredient counterpoint to Coon Rapids' sourdough marathon.
The Baker's Table · July 9, 2026 · 1 min
Labeling is the most common compliance mistake new home bakers make. Here's the five things nearly every state requires on your packaging before a single cookie leaves your kitchen.
Matthew Hall · July 7, 2026 · 2 min
Cakes by Jessie brings a full Caribbean-inspired lineup to Apopka, while Two Boys Bakery in Parrish takes cues from Seinfeld for their newest batch.
The Baker's Table · June 17, 2026 · 2 min