Condiments.  A mobile food vendor can’t live without ’em, but they sure add up when purchasing them at the grocery store.  Making your own condiments can be very easy, and gives you the knowledge and flavor profile of every ingredient your provide your customers.

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So why do so many vendors I’ve spoken with revert to the grocery store brands?  For the most part…Convenience.  Plain and simple.

We are opening a poll to correspond with this article to find out if you make your own condiments or if you buy them.

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For those interested…here is a recipe to create one of the most common condiments used by Americans. Ketchup Recipe