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Brunch

Fresh Berry Shortcakes

…adapted the recipe slightly by using Rain’s Choice Vanilla Sugar on the biscuit tops and vanilla extract in the whipping cream. I’m trusting that James and his mother would not…

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vanilla legends
Vanilla Facts

Legend of Vanilla

…young princess created the birth of xanat, or vanilla, the “nectar of the gods.” Translated & Copyrighted, 1995, Patricia Rain. This material cannot be reproduced without permission from Patricia Rain….

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Beverages

An Eggnog to Remember

…nutmeg to taste and 2 teaspoons of Rain’s Choice vanilla (ideally Tahitian). Add rum or whiskey if desired. Grate a little nutmeg over each cup of eggnog. You can also…

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Comfort Foods

Last Call for Summer Fruit Desserts!

…to register in my rain gauge. The sky grew ominous — then the clouds moved on. I will need to water tomorrow. Teasers like the rain forecast are the proverbial…

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Comfort Foods

Kick-Ass Applesauce

…get creative. For warm notes add  Rain’s Choice Tahitian vanilla extract, cinnamon (or our Rain’s Choice Cinnamon Spice Sugar), freshly grated nutmeg, cloves, allspice or cardamom. If you want citrus…

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Comfort Foods

Sugar and Spice Pumpkin Pie

…salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1 tablespoon Rain’s Choice pure Vanilla Extract Whipped Cream Topping 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon Rain’s Choice Vanilla Sugar or…

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Culinary

Cranberry and Vanilla Syrup Tart

…water 1 cup sugar, preferably Rain’s Choice Vanilla Sugar A few drops lemon juice 1 Rain’s Choice Vanilla Bean, split lengthwise A pinch of salt 2 teaspoons Rain’s Choice pure…

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Special Events

Chocolate and Vanilla Festival 2019

…both Chocolate and Vanilla!! The event begins with craft cocktails at 6:00 pm. There are two Festival Specials made with an artisan rum infused with Rain’s Choice Vanilla Beans: Vanilla…

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Comfort Foods

Chicken Tetrazzini

…on the weekend about 40 minutes from start to finish. I froze some of my leftovers for a day like today where the rain has been coming down in a…

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Comfort Foods

Maple Vanilla Custard

…soft in the center. Serve warm or chilled. Makes 6 half-cup custards Notes Note: May substitute 1 teaspoon Rain’s Choice pure vanilla extract or 1/3 teaspoon Rain’s Choice ground vanilla…

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Brunch

Rock Star Maple-Vanilla Granola

…1 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1–1/4 cups pure maple syrup 3/4 cup coconut oil 1 tablespoon Rain’s Choice pure Vanilla Extract 2 teaspoons Rain’s Choice ground Bourbon…

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Roma in Late May

…close to the Massa Centro train station and located in the historic center of the city . Rome was warm and humid, with a possibility of rain. We had a…

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About The Vanilla Company

…a difference for the families that live there. Meet the Vanilla Queen To learn about the Vanilla Queen, see “Patricia Rain’s Biographical Sketch” and “How I Became the Vanilla Queen.”…

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Pure Mexican Vanilla

…Mexican growers and processors have a long history of producing beautiful, flexible vanilla beans that make exquisite extracts. Rain’s Choice Pure Mexican Vanilla Extract contains high-quality vanilla bean extractives, distilled…

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Tahitian Vanilla Extract

…beans are a hybrid and look more like Bourbon beans. Nevertheless, they have a definite Tahitian flavor and extract made from the beans has the distinctive Tahitian vanilla sweetness. Rain’s…

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Cakes

Baby Lemon Cheesecakes

…teaspoon Rain’s Choice pure vanilla extract 1/4 cream of tartar Line the Pans Cut out the sponge cake with a biscuit cutter or scissors to conform to the size of…

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Brunch

Causa a la Limena

Rain’s Choice pure Vanilla Extract Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Smoked Spanish paprika or sweet paprika to taste Juice of 3 to 4 limes 2 tablespoons vegetable…

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