Here in Hawaii, we can grow lots of wonderfully exotic tropical plants year round. The vanilla orchid vine is one of these that requires special care but can produce lovely flowers and a tasty product ...
PAAUILO, Hawaii — Jim Reddekopp took the challenge of cracking a virtual world monopoly to become the only commercial grower of vanilla in the United States. Reddekopp admits he knew little about ...
All of this quarantine cooking and baking has been a boon for at least one business you probably had not considered: vanilla. It's a key ingredient in cakes and cookies (not to mention ice cream and ...