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Showdown: Real Vanilla Extract vs. Imitation Vanilla Extract

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

If you ever make recipes from scratch, there may come a time when you are not sure whether to use real vanilla extract or the imitation version.  Any time you compare real products to artificial alternatives, you will likely find … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Way before we even owned a vanilla company, Chad was making this ice cream.  I’ve tried adding various toppings to this ice cream, but always end up just enjoying it plain, it is rich enough on its own!  This recipe … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Butter Cream Frosting

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

One of the things I like most to cook with is vanilla beans.  (I know, you’re surprised seeing as how I own a vanilla bean company.  )  I just love how vanilla beans add the visual of little bean flecks … Continue reading →

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Homemade Granola

Posted on August 11, 2012 by

What happens when you mix some oats, a little sweet, a bit of nut, and the scrumptious taste gourmet vanilla? You find yourself with a great tasting treat that satisfies all of your crunchy and sweet cravings. To start, mix … Continue reading →

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Homemade Vanilla Extract (with Printable Label)

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

We carry a full range of vanilla extracts in our store.  But we get it – sometimes you want to make your own!  Vanilla extract is a fun handmade gift to make, and in fact making our own extract for … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Layer Cake with Banana Icing

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

It’s National Peanut Butter Day!  And people, I love peanut butter.  And cake.  And bananas.  And icing.  And peanut butter.  So it seemed only natural to put them all together in celebration of this very important holiday!! Peanut Butter Layer … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Brine Pork

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Here’s another recipe in which vanilla is featured as a savory flavor.  I admit, I had my doubts.  But this was delicious!  It had a great spicy/sweet flavor, and marinating it made it really tender! Ingredients: 9 cups hot water … Continue reading →

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Potato Chip Cookies

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

When I first found this recipe, I knew I just *had* to try it.  And let me tell you, I’m glad I did.  I mean, potato chips?  In cookies?  It was just one of those, “You have to try this … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktails!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

It’s Friday night, and time for some cocktails!  A few weeks ago I posted a link with 102 Cocktails with Vanilla Extract.  I, um, tested a few on New Years Eve, and tonight I’m sharing my two favorites (so far)!  … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Spring Salad with Vanilla Vinaigrette

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

I am not much of a salad person, but I really, really liked this salad.  The sweetness of the strawberries, with the tartness of the salad, and the crunch of the walnuts just melded together perfectly to create a wonderful, … Continue reading →

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