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’t 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’s 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:
•what is food swapping
•the benefit of food swaps
•the ideal number of participants
•the importance of following local regulations
•getting the word out
•finding a location
•and 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 “Family Food Blog to Savor” 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.