Lisa Kivirist is a pioneer in the cottage food industry and a champion for women in sustainable agriculture. As a co-author and contributing journalist, her work explores emerging trends in sustainable farming and local food systems. She advocates for entrepreneurial ventures that connect culinary travel and ecotourism, emphasizing the importance of resilient, locally-focused food communities. Through her writing and speaking engagements, Kivirist inspires readers to engage with innovative approaches to food production and distribution.
Homemade for Sale, Second Edition is the authoritative guide to starting and running a home-based food business, now fully updated and expanded. From food product ideas and marketing, to profiles of successful cottage food and food freedom entrepreneurs, to navigating laws, get cooking and turn a hobby into a business.
The proprietors of the award-winning Inn Serendipity bed-and-breakfast share advice for embracing a dietary lifestyle that is both nutritious and environmentally friendly, combining informative essays with a wealth of organic recipes for such fare as Zucchini-Feta Pancakes, Winter Squash Fritters and Strawberry Dessert Pizza. Original.