Making Vanilla

[caseydog]

I've been buying most all my beans from Beanilla.
https://www.beanilla.com/madagascar...MIhuujw5iY3QIV27XACh1QyQ_dEAAYASACEgKMI_D_BwE
They also have starter kits and full instructions on 'How To.'

Lower right corner... Availability: Out of stock

CD

 

[GotGarlic]

There is another choice...

I meant for vanilla beans.

 

[thegrindre]

Lower right corner... Availability: Out of stock

CD

I have a few so this isn't needed right now. It was just a link to the best beans I've ever purchased.
They won't be out for ever you know.

 

[GotGarlic]

I got mine from Vanilla Products USA through Amazon. They're delicious and smell amazing. Amazon has them in stock.

 

[caseydog]

I have a few so this isn't needed right now. It was just a link to the best beans I've ever purchased.
They won't be out for ever you know.

Yeah, but I was ready to buy some... and they are out of them.

CD

 

[Andy M.]

I came across this article on vanilla and thought it was informative.



https://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/how-to-buy-and-store-vanilla-beans-extract-article

 

[jennyema]

There aren't many other choices.

I bought some beans when I was in Tahiti. Not my favorite, as they rae a bit floral. But they make ok vanilla extract.

 

[dragnlaw]

Price of vanilla in the Bulk Barn I shop at :-

I have tried 3 different ways of loading this pic and it STILL comes out sideways.

that is Madagascar Vanilla according to the labels.

 

[GotGarlic]

Price of vanilla in the Bulk Barn I shop at :-

I have tried 3 different ways of loading this pic and it STILL comes out sideways.

that is Madagascar Vanilla according to the labels.

Here you go.

 

[thegrindre]

I bought some beans when I was in Tahiti. Not my favorite, as they rae a bit floral. But they make ok vanilla extract.

I very much dislike floral flavor in my vanilla extract and the reason why I don't buy Tahitian.
I've found that the Madagascar Bourbon beans are my favorite. They are loaded with vanilla flavor without any floral taste.

 

[Mad Cook]

I cut my beans to fit my jars, and split them to expose the "guts" of the bean. Some seeds and guts come free of the bean, but it doesn't bother me at all. You can always strain the extract before you use it.

I agree that it lasts a long, long time. A pint lasts me at least a couple of years.

BTW, you are not going to find this kind of extract in a store, unless it is licensed to sell liquor, and they sell it as liquor. But, also don't worry about using it in cookies for the kids. It is very strong in flavor, and you use very little.

CD

And the baking of the cookies probably burns off the minute amount of vodka.

 

[jennyema]

And the baking of the cookies probably burns off the minute amount of vodka.

It doesn't...

But the amount is so incredibly miniscule that it likely doesn't matter.