12/17/2025
This is really hard to share, but unfortunately we have to pause and close the stand for now. I was informed today that my home setup isn’t permitted, even though I truly believed I was following the rules with my cottage food license and food handler’s card.
Arizona’s cottage food regulations can be very gray and confusing, and the last thing I ever want to do is violate anything so out of respect and caution, I’m stopping all operations immediately.
What makes this especially hard is that this comes after baking over 200 cookies and prepping so much for this weekend. I tried to be mindful every step of the way..keeping the stand under our porch, using very small yard-style signs, and doing everything with care.
I also want to be honest that this hurts on a personal level. This was something I was doing to support my family and to give back to the community, so it’s disheartening to know someone felt the need to report it rather than speak to me directly. I never intended to cause issues for anyone.
I’m taking some time to process and figure out next steps, but I want to thank everyone who supported this little stand. Your kindness meant more than you know and I was shocked every weekend you would spend your hard earned money on things that I made. it truly blew me away so thank you thank you thank you 🤎