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Yogurt cakes from Sweet Daisy's Cakes.
Kavitha Cardoza
Yogurt cakes from Sweet Daisy's Cakes.

They exist on the fringes of the local food movement: A group of unlicensed and uncertified food vendors who sell their wares at "grey" markets around the city. Kavitha Cardoza tells us about the growing popularity of these alternative markets, how they ensure their food is safe to eat, and why cake lovers everywhere might have a reason to rejoice...

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