Vanilla

[dcseain]

I use vanilla in one of three forms: powder, liquid or whole bean. I use each form for a specific purpose.

1. powder: used in baked goods
2. liquid: used in uncooked goods, or to finish cooked ones
3. whole bean: used to infuse cooked liquids

I've come to those uses over years of trying various combos. I truly prefer the powder in baked goods. How do you use vanilla?

Comments

[ftemery.livejournal.com]

I use it as a verb, actually, sort of like "cotton" or "brook"....., like "Can I vanilla my way through this?"

[selki.livejournal.com]

I've never tried the powder! Is that readily available? I've only ever used the liquid.

[dcseain.livejournal.com]

I use Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Powder, about $6 for 70g at Whole Foods.

[dcseain.livejournal.com]

Hm. Price may be nearer to $5. MOM may carry it also; i've not looked for it there. If MOM has it, it'll be cheaper than at WFM probably. WFM recently lowered its Smartwater price to the same as at MOM and TJ's, so who knows.

just a drop

[wolfdancer.livejournal.com]

behind each ear, my dear.
I have also used the whole bean,in a cup of suger, covered tight as a boost to coffee. Just add the suger as normal. It is a wonderful aditon to things. Let it mello for about a week or so. add more suger as you use it till it fades, twirl the jar to renew the tast and smell.

[papertigers.livejournal.com]

I've never encountered vanilla powder; otherwise, I use vanilla the same ways you do.

[melted-snowball.livejournal.com]

Sometimes as vanilla sugar, too, in coffee, for example.