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Nebraska’s updated cottage food laws are unleashing a sweet revolution, letting home bakers like Kelsay Cosgrove turn passion into profit—with her storefront just weeks away. These relaxed rules, revised as recently as 2024, now let creators sell far beyond cupcakes, fueling social media-driven growth and low-barrier entrepreneurship. Diane Mencke found the process surprisingly simple in Omaha, building a loyal client base by offering custom cakes from her kitchen. The pandemic sparked this boom, which exploded to $1 million in state sales in 2023—proof that home baking can scale into thriving businesses without big investments.

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