Make Mine Vanilla

So, what's my resolution, albeit a little late, for A Series of Kitchen Experiments this year? Forget that you are looking at a bottle of 40% alcohol with some strange dark sediments for a moment, will you?! :P

I personally do not believe in making new resolutions on a yearly basis but I do believe in setting attainable goals.

One of those goals is to actually create my own small business with my line of homemade vanilla products.

I have been experimenting with different vanilla beans to create extracts, flavored sugars and syrups in my home. All have been successful attempts and they taste rather delicious. In fact, they are a staple in my pantry! I am currently talking to vanilla bean suppliers from all vanilla growing states of the world, and even the ones in Malaysia (yes, there are vanilla planters in Malaysia!) and researching the market. My aim is to make quality vanilla extracts and products for the foodies' soul! You know what they say, sharing is caring.

It is still a developing business plan and I will keep you abreast so stay tune. If I may, I would like to propose an advance engagement with you, dear readers and foodies, to try out my vanilla products before it hits the market. Please be my guinea pig! :)

I can't wait to finally get to picking a name for my products. Vanilla Ice does not cut it, I think. Don't worry, I already have a list of names at hand - some sounds a little kookie but hey, kookiness is needed for the creative juice to flow.

I am also getting bored with this blog's layout and I feel like it needs a little revamp to make up for it's lack of oomph.

Oh. Before I forget, I have extended my stay in Malaysia because we were having too much fun but it will not stop me from blogging (and ugh, working - all I need is my lappy), for sure. In fact, I have a fantastic pork roast and tiramisu recipe to share after this!