Holiday Barter of Herbs

Last night I attended Backyard Barter's Holiday Barter at Sunset Hill Community Center. I was a bit disappointed by the turnout this year but was glad to offer two kinds of salves, an herbal lube (a hot item - I will have to make more of that) and green tomato cranberry chutney.

 

It was an enjoyable Monday night at the end of November. Tables were set up to fill the perimeter of the room. 2-3 people shared a table; I was next to Bridget's conch mushroom forages and elephant garlic from her garden. Candles were lit throughout the room and a woman was in the back offering reiki healing.

 

A woman asked me what I plan to do with these products I make and suggested I consider a booth at a Farmer's Market. Since some legislation just passed that allows people to create products and directly sell them to customers without the required use of a certifed commercial kitchen. I am looking into that a bit more but would have to get really organized. I'm not sure I want to sink costs into producing herbal medicines but I'll stay open to the idea. Perhaps I'll chat up some people at the Fremont Market this Sunday. http://www.fremontmarket.com/FAQ_2010.html