Could You Make Money From Your Kitchen?

Question 1

How would you describe your cooking or baking skills?

I cook or bake for family and friends all the time

People always tell me I should sell my food

I've already sold food before (bake sales, holiday gifts, orders from friends)

I know people will pay for what I make

I enjoy cooking but I'm mostly self-taught

I follow recipes well and love trying new things

I'm newer to cooking but excited to learn

I want a flexible way to earn from home

Question 2

How much time could you realistically spend on a food business each week?

A few hours on weekends

Perfect for farmers markets and weekend orders

10-15 hours per week

Enough to build steady, repeating income

I work around my kids' schedules (nap time, school hours)

Flexibility is everything for me right now

Not sure yet -- I'm just exploring the idea

That's okay! Most of us started there

Question 3

Is there demand for homemade food in your area?

Definitely -- neighbors, coworkers, and local groups are always buying homemade food

Farmers markets and Facebook groups are active in my area

I think so -- people have asked me to make things for them before

There's probably more demand than I realize

I'm not sure how to tell

I'd love help figuring out my local market

I live in a smaller or rural area

I'm wondering if there are enough customers nearby

Question 4

What does your kitchen situation look like?

I have a full home kitchen with oven, stove, and basic equipment

That's all you need for cottage food in most states

I've got a well-stocked kitchen with a stand mixer, good pans, the works

I'm ready to put my tools to work

My kitchen is pretty basic -- I'd need to know what equipment to invest in

I don't want to overspend on stuff I don't need

I have a small apartment kitchen

I'm wondering if I can still make it work

Question 5

What's your biggest goal right now?

Extra income without leaving the house

Even an extra $500-$1,000/month would change things

Turning my love of cooking into something real

I'd love to get paid for what I already enjoy doing

A flexible schedule that works around my family

I need to be home for my kids and still earn

Building something that's truly mine

No boss, no MLM -- just me, my kitchen, and my recipes

Yes -- You Could Absolutely Do This!

Your Kitchen Business Score: 94%

Based on your answers, a cottage food business could be an amazing fit for you. All 50 states now have cottage food laws, with revenue caps as high as $250K in Florida and $150K in Texas. Women just like you are earning $1,000-$2,800/month selling baked goods, meals, and homemade treats -- right from their home kitchen. No commercial space, no huge investment. Just a proven system and the recipes you already love making.

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83%

Of cottage food producers are women*

50

States with cottage food laws

1,400+

New TX businesses in one year*

*Sources: Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic, Institute for Justice, Texas DSHS