1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (155 page)

967 SELL FOOD OUTSIDE A BAR.
After a long night's boozing, nothing tastes better than poutain smothered in gravy and cheese. Don't know what poutain is? Suffice it to say that the drunker you are, the tastier it is. Make sure you have all the necessary permits before you start ladling it out.

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968 SELL FOOD IN A CONCERT LOT.
Drunk people are always hungry. So are people who've just been dancing for three hours. Whether it's pizza, tacos, or French fries, whip up a batch and hawk them to concert-goers on their way out. Make sure to check local ordinances for legality issues.

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969 SELL COFFEE TO PICKETERS.
In times of industrial unrest, union picketers are hitting the streets, often early in the morning. Set up a small stand to serve coffee and donuts and clean up. Who knows? They may even make you an honorary union member.

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970 SELL HOMEGROWN FRUIT.
Plant some apple trees, a peach tree, some raspberry, blueberry, and strawberry bushes. You can set up a stand at the local farmer's market. And the more trees and shrubs you plant, the less grass you'll have to mow in the summer!

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971 SELL HOMEGROWN VEGETABLES.
If you can plant big vegetable beds that produce a lot of produce, you may be able to strike a deal with some area restaurants to supply them with fresh veggies. Of course, this sort of thing takes quite a bit of maintenance, so get ready to do weeding, spraying, and pruning over the summer.

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972 SELL PIES.
A homemade pie is worth a lot to some people. The smell brings back memories of trips to grandmother's house and the holidays. Break out the pie plates and your favorite recipe and get cookin'! Peddle your pies to your neighbors and friends.

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