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Food Pro
Buck Reed
The Supermarket Gourmet
Urban legend tells a Photo by Valeria Peters
story of a young woman
in the late 60s and
early 70s, who upon
graduating college,
decided to hit the
farmers market scene.
Her booth in New Jersey
had a single apple pie
that she had placed at
the audacious price of
$100 (that’s $12.50 per
slice). It took her most
of the day, but she finally
sold it. No word on
whether the purchaser
felt it was worth it or
not, but she went on David Peters with some of his masterpieces.
to build an empire of
magazines; to appear on television his family and friends has given him
shows; and to sell her goods in a deep understanding of the process
K-mart, Target, and Macy’s. But no needed to make and produce these
matter how easy her success seems products.
today, Martha Stewart is the story The next element is acquiring
of what an amateur “foodie” can the equipment needed to create his
obtain if they work hard, appreciate masterpieces. Although he has the
the business, and get unbelievably lucky equipment needed to produce his
to become a successful culinary pro. products as a hobby, he may need
In my career in the food service to upgrade to equipment that is
industry, I have met a fair number geared more for professional use and
of people who have never marketed, approved by the health department.
prepared, plated, and served a So far, he is planning to start
single meal for profit in their his venture by selling sausages and
lives. But if Chef Boy-R-Dee, the Canadian and American bacon
McDonald Brothers, and even Paula under his company’s name, Peters’
Deen all did it, these same people Gourmet & Artisanal Meats. These
think: why can’t I? If passion is a are all considered cooked items
key ingredient in these pursuits, and will be easier to get a license
then one can acquire the rest of for producing. “The government
the qualities needed to become regulations can be pretty strict; once
successful. Obviously, they are the you mention curing, you tend to get
grill master of their backyard or a lot of attention.”
the neighborhood cookie queen, Although it will take time to
le ink arm but following through can get a bit get his full project up and running,
dicey. Getting your ducks in row can Peters is hoping to get all of his
Recreation Resort be a daunting task. products in a farmer’s market
Case in point: Dave Peters. soon. Getting the overwhelming
Reflection Rental Hall, perfect location for Peters, the co-founder of a small paperwork needed to get a
Business Meetings and Bridal/Baby Showers! family software business, clearly has charcuterie license is almost a hobby
Luxury Log Cabins & Log Cabinettes, some Pet Friendly the first element: a great love for of its own. And maybe someday
producing great food. “I just love his hard work will build a business
12806 Mink Farm Road; Thurmont, Maryland cooking in general, but the most that will inspire the next group of
301-271-7012 • 1-877 OLE MINK rewarding is producing something culinary hobbyists to take the plunge
that is of high quality,” Peters said. into the deep end in which food pros
www.oleminkfarm.com • [email protected] Making cured and smoked meats for thrive.
w w w. t h e c a t o c t i n b a n n e r . c o m
Your Good News Community Newspaper, Serving Northern Frederick County, Maryland, Since 1995
Food Pro
Buck Reed
The Supermarket Gourmet
Urban legend tells a Photo by Valeria Peters
story of a young woman
in the late 60s and
early 70s, who upon
graduating college,
decided to hit the
farmers market scene.
Her booth in New Jersey
had a single apple pie
that she had placed at
the audacious price of
$100 (that’s $12.50 per
slice). It took her most
of the day, but she finally
sold it. No word on
whether the purchaser
felt it was worth it or
not, but she went on David Peters with some of his masterpieces.
to build an empire of
magazines; to appear on television his family and friends has given him
shows; and to sell her goods in a deep understanding of the process
K-mart, Target, and Macy’s. But no needed to make and produce these
matter how easy her success seems products.
today, Martha Stewart is the story The next element is acquiring
of what an amateur “foodie” can the equipment needed to create his
obtain if they work hard, appreciate masterpieces. Although he has the
the business, and get unbelievably lucky equipment needed to produce his
to become a successful culinary pro. products as a hobby, he may need
In my career in the food service to upgrade to equipment that is
industry, I have met a fair number geared more for professional use and
of people who have never marketed, approved by the health department.
prepared, plated, and served a So far, he is planning to start
single meal for profit in their his venture by selling sausages and
lives. But if Chef Boy-R-Dee, the Canadian and American bacon
McDonald Brothers, and even Paula under his company’s name, Peters’
Deen all did it, these same people Gourmet & Artisanal Meats. These
think: why can’t I? If passion is a are all considered cooked items
key ingredient in these pursuits, and will be easier to get a license
then one can acquire the rest of for producing. “The government
the qualities needed to become regulations can be pretty strict; once
successful. Obviously, they are the you mention curing, you tend to get
grill master of their backyard or a lot of attention.”
the neighborhood cookie queen, Although it will take time to
le ink arm but following through can get a bit get his full project up and running,
dicey. Getting your ducks in row can Peters is hoping to get all of his
Recreation Resort be a daunting task. products in a farmer’s market
Case in point: Dave Peters. soon. Getting the overwhelming
Reflection Rental Hall, perfect location for Peters, the co-founder of a small paperwork needed to get a
Business Meetings and Bridal/Baby Showers! family software business, clearly has charcuterie license is almost a hobby
Luxury Log Cabins & Log Cabinettes, some Pet Friendly the first element: a great love for of its own. And maybe someday
producing great food. “I just love his hard work will build a business
12806 Mink Farm Road; Thurmont, Maryland cooking in general, but the most that will inspire the next group of
301-271-7012 • 1-877 OLE MINK rewarding is producing something culinary hobbyists to take the plunge
that is of high quality,” Peters said. into the deep end in which food pros
www.oleminkfarm.com • [email protected] Making cured and smoked meats for thrive.
w w w. t h e c a t o c t i n b a n n e r . c o m
Your Good News Community Newspaper, Serving Northern Frederick County, Maryland, Since 1995
