Cottage Producer

Andrew Kasun, a self-declared mad scientist who loves to dabble in the kitchen, created the crunch core frozen treats they named Leo’s Pops for his son Leo. Leo, who navigates the world on the autism spectrum, especially loves the unique texture of their frozen treats.

The very legalization of Minnesota’s cottage food enterprises is a major accomplishment. The 2021 amendments increased the sales cap per registered individual and added pet treats for dogs and cats as a cottage food product. “We’ll keep working to educate the public about the importance of registering and how to run a business safely,” said Shelley Erickson. “It’s essential to recognize what it means for a business to have registered and why that’s important both for the business owner and their customers.”

In a cozy house near Lake Nokomis, Suzy Amundson of Homemade Bread by Suzy prepares a dazzling menu of breads and sweets as a MN cottage food producer.