Cottage Bakery

What does it mean to be a cottage bakery? In the state of Florida, “(the) law allows individuals to use their unlicensed home kitchens to produce for sale certain foods that present a low risk of foodborne illness. Cottage food operators can produce and sell these products directly to consumers without obtaining a food permit from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.”

Our “cottage” is our home. And although that does mean we are not subject to department inspections, it does not mean we don’t take food safety seriously. Jeremy is certified in ServSafe, has many years of kitchen experience and obtained his PCQI certification last year. If you have any questions or concerns we are happy to answer any questions.

We are able to offer some allergy friendly options, including nut free, gluten friendly and vegan options, however our home does not have a dedicated space that is allergen free and cross contamination is still possible.

Sourdough

If you’ve been around anyone who makes sourdough, you may know that sourdough is made with a “starter” and every starter has a name, ours is “Roz,” which is a reference to one of Hannah’s favorite Pixar movies, Monsters Inc. We began our sourdough journey in December of 2023, and have kept Roz alive and well ever since.

Sourdough contains lactobacillus bacteria, which produces lactic acid that helps with digestion. The bacteria also works with yeast to pre-digest starches in grains, which can reduce bloating and discomfort.