Remembering when my neighbor's cookie sales were just a jar on the porch
I mean, back in the day, my neighbor would just put out a jar of homemade cookies with a note and a cash box on her porch step. It was so easy and honest, and people would stop by all week to grab a treat. Now, if you want to sell baked goods as a side thing, you gotta deal with online orders, food safety rules, and maybe even a license. Idk, maybe it's just me, but that simple trust feels lost. I've thought about doing something like that with my own recipes, like selling small bags of trail mix or muffins at local spots. But the hassle today makes it hard to start. Still, seeing how much folks liked that old way gives me hope that simple food side hustles can work if you keep it real.