Not really sure how to start this. I've never written a blog before - thinking I didn't really have anything important to share, but I recently had an idea which I am pursuing and thought this might be interesting for someone, anyone? to read.
Maybe I should start by telling you about the idea. I love to bake and people like to eat what I make so i thought I could combine my passion for baking and possibly make some money eventually. I came up with my doodle idea: Snickerdoodles are a very popular cookie in America, but aren't very well known over here so I thought I would come up with my own version that people could enjoy. This adventure has been partly inspired by my old school chum Jimmy of Jimmy's Iced Coffee fame. Check him out @ http://jimmysicedcoffee.com
This Saturday was spent in my kitchen baking, trying out my different flavour and recipe ideas. I ended up with over 100 cookies in six different flavours which I have now tried out on various friends, neighbours, acquaintances and colleagues. The flavours I've been trying out are Vanilla, Orange, Chocolate, Chili Chocolate, Ginger & Orange and Ginger & Chocolate. I'm trying to narrow it down 2 two flavours to start with. So far Orange and Vanilla are proving very popular...
As with most things these days when you have an idea and what to find out how to develop it I went to Google and the search brought up loads of results which haven't really helped me on my journey (another reason for sharing on this blog) but luckily I have met some really helpfully people who have given me lots of pointers as to first steps. I also have a wonderful brother and sister in law who are offering their amazing design & sticker service. We'll hear more about them later.
So whats next on the to do list? I've got to decide on my 2 flavours so i can start asking people to sample and fill in questionnaires, nail down the name, try out packaging so that I can start testing how long the cookies stay fresh ...
All this while working a full time job, volunteering and trying to get fit for the first time in a very, very long time.
Here goes nothing!
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