cottage food business

How to Get a MEHKO Permit in California (2025 Guide)

How to Get a MEHKO Permit in California (2025 Guide)
Hey there—Molly Bravo here. If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your simmering jars and pickled pretties into real income, this is your green‑light moment. I’ve mapped out the exact MEHKO steps I took—checking if the county says “yes,” nailing the permit papers, and breezing through food‑safety certs—so you can open a legal, thriving home kitchen without the overwhelm.
Inside the guide, I’ll show you how to:
  • Craft a crave‑worthy menu that fits MEHKO rules and wows your neighbors.
  • Can, pickle, and preserve like a pro so your product line (and profit) stretches past one‑day meals.
  • Tap into our mentorship—from live classes to my new cookbook dropping August 5—to fast‑track your success.
We’re talking real numbers, real compliance, and a community cheering you on every sticky‑sweet step of the way. Ready to monetize your craft and keep food tradition alive for the next generation? Grab your ladle—let’s build your cottage kitchen empire together.

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What is a Cottage Food Business?

What is a Cottage Food Business?
Ready to turn your homemade jam or sourdough into real income? Discover how California’s Cottage Food Law empowers stay-at-home moms to start profitable kitchen-based businesses—with minimal overhead and massive inspiration. In this inspiring guide, Molly Bravo of Wylder Space shares the actionable steps, legal basics, and real-life income potential behind the cottage food movement. Learn how to preserve food, reclaim your time, and build a slower, sovereign life for your family—starting today.
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Meet Chef Molly Bravo


I call myself the quintessential domestic goddess, inspired to buy local, eat seasonal and make great food from scratch, for the people I love.

I love to cook and relish in entertaining, decorating and gardening. I’m deeply inspired by nourishing traditions, homesteading and real food. I love all things old fashioned and I’m striving to preserve family traditions and create new ones with my own family.


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