A few years back I traveled to all 4 regions of the world that vanilla beans come from. I have put this together for you to see where they all come from. Also lots of information sheets from making your own vanilla extract, to Ice Cream Tips and so on I hope you enjoy!
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Day 6: The Flavors of Christmas…. Vanilla! /
Vanilla...
Only second in line to Chocolate.. (Notice how this entire 12 days started with Chocolate?). I have enclosed a simple custard recipe. Also, I want everyone to make their own vanilla extract. I have attached a few pages on facts of this only edible orchid plant and some stories of the vanilla regions I have been fortunate to tour and visit.
Also, if you make your own vanilla, you need the perfect bottles! I have found them and below is the link for those. And a great price!
Tomorrows flavor is...Butter! And I just purchased 5 pounds of european butter today!
Here is the link to the Hibiscus Holiday Show I did for SD Living: LINK
Vanilla Facts Vanilla Extract Vanilla Custards
6 beautiful bottles! You will want to start making my Limonchello (recipe on this blog).