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Book Reviews

Plum-Vanilla Sorbet

…and has a recipe for Plum Granita. I adapted his recipe by including vanilla and mint. Then I made a “fatal” error. He suggests running the cooked plum mixture through…

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Comfort Foods

Blackberry-Vanilla Sundaes

…Layer the blackberries and syrup with homemade or top-quality purchased vanilla ice cream into bowls ending with syrup on top. Add the salty Marcona almonds for a crunchy contrast to…

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Beverages

Limoncello and Vanilla Limoncello

…I just tasted it and it has mellowed so exquisitely that I intend to have some chilled this evening. One last thing. If you so desire, add 1 vanilla bean…

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Brunch

Spiced Vanilla Poached Pears

…with a recipe like this? Print Spiced Vanilla Poached Pears Print Recipe ★ 5 Stars ☆ ★ 4 Stars ☆ ★ 3 Stars ☆ ★ 2 Stars ☆ ★ 1…

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Brunch

Vanilla Scented Potatoes Gratin

…choice is yours. The vanilla is nice as there isn’t much added, but it gives a slightly sweet low note. My only caveat is to suggest that you make extra…

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vanilla legends
Vanilla Facts

Legend of Vanilla

…built in honor of the deity, Hurakan, god of the storms. It was here in this dense, tropical rainforest that vanilla was first cultivated and cured. It was here that…

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Book Reviews

Things To Do With Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla Ice Cream?  And if you’re not up for making your own, buy the best quality vanilla ice cream you can afford as many don’t actually contain pure vanilla extract!…

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Entrees

Pomegranate Molasses & Vanilla Chicken

I’m  currently enamored with the combination of pomegranate molasses, Mediterranean spices and ground vanilla beans. Sweet, tart, salty, savory. With a fast turn of the wrist you can make a…

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Vanilla Coffee Liqueur

 Easy to make and a treat to receive, Vanilla Coffee Liqueur makes the perfect hostess gift or addition to a holiday gift basket. Your friends will love you for it!…

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Beverages

Vanilla Mule

Want to enhance a classic Mule? Add Vanilla to it! Spicy, tangy and refreshing, The Mule, with its hint of mint and twist of lime is the perfect way to…

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Candies and Confections

Maple-Vanilla Fudge with Pecans

 If you’ve read my blog on a regular basis, you know how crazy I am for pure maple anything. Not a conflict of interest here as vanilla and maple  complement…

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Breads

Yeasted Buttermilk Vanilla Waffles

…array of accompaniments: raspberry puree and crème fraîche, a fruit butter, sliced bananas or fresh berries and vanilla yogurt, sautéed apples, or lots of pure maple syrup and sweet butter….

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Comfort Foods

Cranberry Vanilla Sorbet

vanilla bean) Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark Instructions Cook cranberries in water with the vanilla bean until the cranberries are soft and begin to pop. Remove vanilla

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Patricia Rain’s Biographical Sketch

…support of vanilla farmers worldwide. The Vanilla Cookbook (Celestial Arts, 1986) established her as an authority on this exotic rainforest product.  She has continued to do research on the uses of vanilla

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