We don't often get visits from Maiyuuu's friends these days, but a moment ago I met one of them.
The girl, a tenant in this condo, is aged in her early 20s, and has a toddler. I don't know how they met.
Maiyuu bumped into the girl when he went out to buy ingredients for his latest cooking creation. He brought her back, so he could give her some of his baking.
'My boyfriend can't keep up with everything I make - food is going to waste,' he said, pointing at me.
I was sitting at the computer in the next room.
The kitchen table is groaning with puff pastry sausage rolls, ingredients for a clear vegetable and mince soup, a fig cake, and strawberry jam.
'Are you making food just for fun?' she asked, sounding surprised.
'I am testing my skills to see what I can do,' said Maiyuu, laughing.
He gave her a plate of baking goodies. The girl thanked 'Pee' Maiyuu, and left.
'The owner of the eatery close to Mum's shop is keen to buy your bakery,' I told him.
'Wirut wants me to take you to his shop, so you can meet and talk business,' I said.
'Really?' asked Maiyuu, looking marginally, but not over-excited.
'Let me have a think first about what I should make for him.'
Do you know this girl? Is she married ? Hope her husband does not mind that Maiyuu gave her food. Or would that not be a problem?
ReplyDeleteThe only suggestion I would make is that you keep the size of this project small and within defined limits. You companion sounds like a person that can become overwhelmed and disinterested easily. You can correct me here but in my experience, Thai people often come up with grand schemes (and good ideas) but when things get beyond a certain level of effort they retreat and prefer bed.
ReplyDeleteKeep it simple and hobby-sized.
This is a great first step into business! I hope Maiyuu's cooking will sell well at the store. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comments. First, I have to work on him gently to persuade Maiyuu that this small business venture is potentially a good thing.
ReplyDeleteI hope he takes it seriously, as I cannot see the point in him cooking at home all day if there's no one to eat half the food.
Ultimately, whether it works will depend on the price he can agree with the shop-owner, and whether he is capable of producing as much as the shop wants to sell each day.
I like Lino's advice about keeping it small and hobby-sized (thank you). I do not want to make any big investments in baking utensils or whatever until I am sure Maiyuu actually want to do it. I am less worried about the shop's commitment, as the owner appears keen.
He is aiming for daytime traffic, and the stand he plans to put in front of the shop selling bakery, coffee, fruit and so on is a key part of his strategy to win foot trade.