Decisions, decisions.......

[veggiechicken]

What are you making Bins - jam, chutney, pickles........?

[binley100]

yup and marmalade ........might even try candied fruit ......

[veggiechicken]

Didn't we suggest names for another similar business on here before? Can't remember who it was though Think we concluded that all the obvious names had already been done and that something with your own name or place was better.
Summat like.... "handmade by Bins..." or "From Bin's kitchen" ........

[binley100]

I would have Oddbins but that's been done .......

[marchogaeth]

Well pob lwc! You probably have all this sorted but here's a link to a label making web site which even if you didn't use it would allow you to play around with ideas. (This is somewhere else on the vine as a separete thread.) The labels on the jar web sites are always large numbers.

[marchogaeth]

As an after thought, it is great earning off your efforts. I got a bit fed up of taking surplus produce into work and having people um and ar over taking it home so I spoke to the local whole food shop and she takes alnost everything surplus off me now for her orgainc shelf. I "bank" the money with her and then "buy" something back from her when it's come to a few quids worth. At my OH's suggestion, I also write every thing down that I harvest and give it a nominal value. That's been really good this year 'cos despite all the struggles the garden/tunnel have still saved us lots and we are eating better and more interesting stuff. The balance sheet's still a bit hairy though! But I'm still buying set up equipment (well that's my story.)

[binley100]

A quick update ............Kitchen has been passed and I'm now the proud owner of a 5 star certificate . OH has been on the case with my labels which have to include ingredients , contact details , weight, best before date, and refrigerate after opening etc.....
not just jams .. is about to get started .

[veggiechicken]

And the Name is .................

[Nicos]

Oh WOW!!!!! ...well done you!

Have to say that having consumed several of your jams/preserves, you REALLY deserve your 5* status!!!

We are thrilled for you gal! xx

[binley100]

And the Name is .................

not just jams..

thanks Nicos .......I have a few fairs booked in over the next couple of months so I may be a little bit busy in the kitchen for a while......

[veggiechicken]

Like it Bins!! I didn't twig that was the name for your business first off
The more I think about it, the better it becomes - Yup, very apt

[binley100]

hehe thanks VC ........

[Nicos]

LOVE the name!

xx

[binley100]

Fankoo Nicos ....... it was OH's idea

[Farmer_Gyles]

my missus would love to do this .... well, she says she'd love to .... not sure she'll ever do it tho .... she's quite happy making stuff for us ....