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b'With 80 artisanal recipes that are perfect for trading (or gifting), advice on packaging, sample labels, and strategies for success, readers will be fully prepared for their food swapping. And if their community doesn\\u2019t yet have an organized event, FOOD SWAP will guide them through the process of creating one.
After reading this book, swapping enthusiasts will have all the information they need to ensure they have a great time and go home with the best haul. But there\\u2019s more to it than scoring some peanut butter buckeyes and strawberry jam: participants also gain friendship, community, a sense of pride in their creations, and renewed culinary inspiration.

FOOD SWAP IS filled with practical advice on topics like:
\\u2022what is food swapping
\\u2022the benefit of food swaps
\\u2022the ideal number of participants
\\u2022the importance of following local regulations
\\u2022getting the word out
\\u2022finding a location
\\u2022and basic guidelines to ensure success

About the author: EMILY PASTER is the creator of the popular website West of the Loop, which was named a Top Mommy Blog by Time Out Chicago Kids and a \\u201cFamily Food Blog to Savor\\u201d by Red Tricycle. She is the co-founder of the Chicago Food Swap, teaches canning classes in the Chicago area, and writes on food and entertaining for Chicago Parent magazine.'