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Travel in the Tropics & Tours

A Tour to Hawaii’s Vanilla Mill

…what’s happening the week you plan your visit as well as for directions. They also have a gift shop featuring their own products, including vanilla extracts and beans, jams, butters,…

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Cakes

Chocolate Oblivion Tart

 Long before the California food revolution began, my mother was given one of these dazzling tarts as a gift. It was a predecessor of the exceptional chocolate desserts that emerged…

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vanilla legends
Vanilla Facts

Legend of Vanilla

…into the strong bush and delicate orchid. The orchid and vine were designated as a sacred gift to the goddess and from this time on has been a divine offering…

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Fascinating Facts About Tea

…Tea was first offered by China as a gift to Czar Michael I in 1618. The Russian ambassador tried the drink but was unimpressed, and tea didn’t become a part…

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The Numi Pu’erh Challenge

…Indian Night Decaf Black Vanilla tea in our gift packages and by the box when we were still doing retail sales in our online store.  The vanilla is delicate and…

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Candies and Confections

Gianduja — Homemade Nutella

…and much more flavorful! An easy, delicious gift to yourself and others.   Print Gianduja — Homemade Nutella Print Recipe ★ 5 Stars ☆ ★ 4 Stars ☆ ★ 3…

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Cakes

Mini Gateaux Breton

…a week at room temperature, making them perfect for holiday gift giving.” Special Equipment 38 mini brioche pans, 1 inch at the bottom, 1¾ inches at the top (1 tablespoon…

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Be the Change

Global Women’s Leadership Network

…select Global Women’s Leadership Network from the drop down menu under the Gift amounts: Here’s our website – watch our movie: We invite you to attend our programs and join…

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Pomegranate-Vanilla Molasses

…You also have a unique gift to give family and friends. Best of all, it’s easy to make! I’ve included vanilla in the ingredients for a couple of reasons. It’s…

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Comfort Foods

Chicken Tetrazzini

…that I received as a wedding gift. Just another reminder that, like the dish, I’m a bit of a relic.] Print Chicken Tetrazzini Print Recipe ★ 5 Stars ☆ ★…

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You’ve Got Recipes

…Jerry and Francoise received Grandy Awards as grandparents who have produced meaningful artistic endeavors! You’ve Got Recipes is self-published.  You can order it here. It’s the perfect gift for the…

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Candies and Confections

Coconut Cream Fudge

Courtesy of Carole Bloom: www.carolbloom.com Homemade fudge is a real treat and, with good instructions, an easy gift to make for the holidays. The following recipe is a delicious variation…

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Recipes

What is vanilla paste?

…can decant some of the paste and give it  as a gift to a  friend who also enjoys baking. Buying local If you try to find vanilla paste in a…

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Cakes

Viennese Holiday Pannetone

…it’s easy to make and it makes a lovely holiday gift for friends and family. It adds festive color and flavor to holiday feasts, afternoon tea and brunches. If you…

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