Happy New Year 2018! Manahoana* (Hello in Malagasy) Mad People, 2017 is done and dusted. And what a year it has been. The first year Madanilla is in business in Singapore which makes most of you a pioneer in our quest to change the vanilla world by connecting consumers directly to Madagascar farmers. Why? So Read more about Happy New Year 2018! Make It Madly Beautiful![…]
Pots de crème: 1) 12oz semi sweet chocolate chips 2) 4 large eggs 3) Vanilla bean caviar from half a pod 4) 2 tablespoons kahlua/grand marnier/cointreau 5) 8oz Very strong, very hot coffee Blitz eggs, chocolate chips, vanilla bean caviar, and liqueur in a blender. When it is as smooth as it can be, slowly Read more about Pots de crème Recipe[…]
In a previous post, I tried to explain Why Vanilla Is So Expensive where I drilled down into the issue of low supply vs the growing demand causing the Black Gold Of Madagascar to be the reason for robbery and crime in the vanilla crops. What is Madanilla doing to mitigate the crisis? We are planting Read more about A Look Inside Madanilla Vanilla Cultivation[…]
This is one of those things that once you know it, you’d kill yourself for not having found out about it 10 years ago. Don’t kill yourself just yet and share the knowledge with the younger ones now instead. In this post, we’ll show you How To Make Your Own Homemade Vanilla Extract. Making your Read more about How To Make Your Own Homemade Vanilla Extract[…]
Yes, vanilla is expensive. It is the second most expensive spice in the world after saffron with some reported export prices reaching US$800 per kilo in 2017. The reason why I’m writing this post is because this is – understandably – one the most frequent questions I get asked by vanilla bean aficionados. I’m hoping Read more about Why Is Vanilla So Expensive?[…]
Vanilla can be paired with many things: the classic vanilla crème brûlée, to Madanilla’s very own, the exotic soursop vanilla jam and of course, old faithful, vanilla ice cream. Here at Madanilla, the only thing we love after vanilla are things that pair wonderfully with it – which brings us to the recent release of Read more about A Bourbon vanilla flavoured bourbon by Jim Beam[…]
Madanilla is proud and happy to have chosen Singapore as its home to do business in. To all Singaporeans and residents, we wish you all a happy 52nd anniversary as a nation and we strive to supply you Premium Bourbon vanilla beans from Madagascar for many years to come. There’s never been a better time Read more about Madanilla Wishes A Happy 52nd National Day To Singapore[…]
Economics is fundamentally about supply and demand, and earlier this year, the supply side in Madagascar bourbon vanilla took a serious hit. Cyclone Enawo tore through the country, making landfall over the Sava Region on March 7 (the region accounts for about 80% of global vanilla production). According to media reports, at least 90 people Read more about Cyclone Enawo shreds Madagascar – and its bourbon vanilla[…]
“How To Check The Quality Of A Vanilla Bean?” is one of the most popular questions when buying vanilla. As vanilla is the second most expensive spice in the world after saffron, you want to make sure you get the best quality for your buck. This post is to help you separate the good from the bad Read more about How To Check The Quality Of A Vanilla Bean[…]
Feeling like a decadent treat? I don’t blame you, you deserve it. Then, check out the yummylicious Madagascar Vanilla Soufflé With Caramelised Pears by Chef Ratha at Black Sheep Café. Chef Ratha brings french dishes at affordable price with a perfect blend of sophistication and simplicity. His creative and keen sense for flavours and aroma Read more about Madagascar Vanilla Soufflé With Caramelised Pears[…]