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<span style="font-family: inherit;">No, Thomas Jefferson did not invent ice cream. That myth is easily debunked. According to food historian Michael Twitty, the recipe commonly attributed to Jefferson was most probably written by his French butler, Adrien Petit.*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is no secret that Thomas Jefferson learned to love ice cream when he was the Minister Plenipotentiary in Paris from 1784 to 1789. Upon returning to the United States, the presidential foodie introduced ice cream to the Americans when he served it at the President’s House in Washington on at least six occasions, according to historical records. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />You can taste a bit of history when you make Jefferson’s Vanilla Ice Cream at home. Naturally, we recommend using Vanilla From Tahiti. If you don’t have a <a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1820&Click=167" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Tahitian vanilla bean</b></span></a> handy, you can substitute one tablespoon of <a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1827&Click=167" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Tahitian vanilla extract.</b></span></a><br /><br /><br />See the <a href="http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/images/uc004810.jpg" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>recipe in Thomas Jefferson’s hand</b></span></a>. Transcript follows:<br /><br /><i>2. bottles of good cream. (2 quarts)<br />6. yolks of eggs.<br />1/2 lb. sugar<br /><br />mix the yolks & sugar<br />put the cream on a fire in a casserole, first putting in a stick of Vanilla.<br />when near boiling take it off & pour it gently into the mixture of eggs & sugar.<br />stir it well.<br />put it on the fire again stirring it thoroughly with a spoon to prevent it's sticking to the casserole.<br />when near boiling take it off and strain it thro' a towel.<br />put it in the Sabottiere (similar to the canister of a modern ice cream maker)<br />then set it in ice an hour before it is to be served. put into the ice a handful of salt.<br />put salt on the coverlid of the Sabotiere & cover the whole with ice.<br />leave it still half a quarter of an hour.<br />then turn the Sabottiere in the ice 10 minutes<br />open it to loosen with a spatula the ice from the inner sides of the Sabotiere.<br />shut it & replace it in the ice<br />open it from time to time to detach the ice from the sides<br />when well taken (prise) stir it well with the Spatula.<br />put it in moulds, justling it well down on the knee.<br />then put the mould into the same bucket of ice.<br />leave it there to the moment of serving it.<br />to withdraw it, immerse the mould in warm water, turning it well till it will come out & turn it into a plate</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br />Make a dreamy Tahitian vanilla bean milkshake in just minutes with <a href="http://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Vanilla From Tahiti</span></b>.</a><br /><br /><b>Tahitian Vanilla Bean Malted Milkshake Recipe</b><br />Recipe by Vanilla From Tahiti<br /><br />Servings: 2 servings<br />Prep Time: 5 minutes (plus 1 hour to chill glasses)<br />Special equipment: blender<br /><br />Ingredients:<br />3/4-1 cup cold whole milk, less for thicker milkshakes<br />1 teaspoon Tahitian vanilla extract<br />Seeds from 1 Tahitian vanilla bean*<br />2 cups Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream, preferably homemade<br />2-3 tablespoons malted milk powder, to taste (found in grocery aisle near dry milk powder or near coffee, tea, and cocoa)<br />1/4 cup malted milk balls, crushed<br /><br />Preparation:<br />Chill 2 tall glasses in the freezer for 1 hour.<br />Add milk, vanilla extract, and seeds from vanilla bean* to blender. Reserve vanilla bean pod for another use. Here are some ideas on <a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2014/07/15-things-to-do-with-spent-vanilla-bean.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">what to do with spent vanilla bean pods</span></b></a>.<br />Cover and blend a just few seconds to evenly distribute seeds in liquid.<br />Add ice cream, and malted milk powder to blender.<br />Cover and blend until thick and creamy, pushing ice cream into blades as needed.<br />Divide milk shake between chilled glasses.<br />Top each milk shake with crushed malted milk balls and serve with a straw and long spoon.<br />Optional garnish: vanilla bean pod<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There you have it! Our take on a great shake, perfect for cooling down on a hot day and enjoying the sweeter side of life.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />*How to remove vanilla bean seeds: Cut the bean in half lengthwise. Lay the bean flat on a cutting board and scrape the seed out with a knife. Reserve the bean pod for another use. More detailed instructions with photos can be found <a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2015/02/how-to-split-tahitian-vanilla-bean.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">here</span></b></a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/Articles.asp?ID=252" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Save on the Tahitian Vanilla</span></b></a><br />Vanilla Extract + FREE Vanilla Bean – Purchase at least one 8oz Vanilla Extract from us, we'll automatically include a FREE Vanilla Bean sample! <br /><br /><b><i>Bake with Love.</i> Bake with Vanilla From Tahiti.</b></span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Spring is in the air! Every year, just as the grass starts to green and the afternoon sun beckons us to head to the park, we are reminded of the joy of a day outdoors. And in our opinion there is no better way to spend a warm spring day than lounging on a picnic blanket with a bounty of spring food before us. Here are three easy pack-along snacks that feature our favorite ingredient—you guessed it—Tahitian vanilla!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fresh strawberries dipped in Tahitian vanilla sugar</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Market-fresh strawberries are delicious all by themselves, but why stop there? Dust the succulent berries with homemade Tahitian vanilla sugar and you’ve turned the delicious into decadent. <a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2014/11/how-to-make-tahitian-vanilla-salt-or.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Making your own vanilla sugar is easy!</b></span></a> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strawberries and Tahitian vanilla cream</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Scrape the seeds, a.k.a. caviar, of a vanilla bean into heavy cream and whip it up! Or you could add a pinch of ground Tahitian vanilla bean powder, or a couple drops of vanilla extract or paste into the cream before whipping. Then stir in some strawberries, top with a bit of lemon zest, and grab a box of vanilla wafers. Be sure to keep your strawberry treat cold so your cream doesn’t get too runny!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Savoriness isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of vanilla, unless maybe you’re French—or a professionally trained chef. In fact, French chefs have paired vanilla with pork, poultry and especially seafood for a long, long time. It really isn’t such a crazy idea when you think about it. <br /><br />Just as salt brings out the umami in food, vanilla brings out sweetness in other ingredients. That’s why you see vanilla in chocolate confections, ice creams and all sorts of desserts. Vanilla also brings out the sweetness in meats like pork, poultry and venison, as well as seafood like lobster, shrimp, and scallops. Any meat dish served up with a sweet sauce could benefit from a little vanilla love. How about Hawaiian chicken, BBQ anything, duck with apricots, or venison in a cherry sauce? Is your imagination going crazy now?<br /><br />Back in the nineteen-nineties, lobster in vanilla sauce was a popular dish. All the best restaurants had it on the menu. We think it is time to revive that pairing and improve on it by using Tahitian vanilla! Check out our <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/vanillafmtahiti/lobster-loves-vanilla/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Pinterest board</span></b></a> for inspiration and recipes.<br /><br /><i>Bake With Love. </i>Vanilla From Tahiti.</span><br />
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Vanilla From Tahitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15568564563352329596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676274918162897504.post-36265541257737885012017-01-26T17:47:00.000-08:002017-01-26T17:47:19.402-08:00Why the price of vanilla soars.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The cost of vanilla has always been volatile but now is positively soaring. Six years ago prices for vanilla beans were hovering at about $20 a kilogram, wholesale. Today, the price of Madagascar vanilla beans is close to $500/kg according to a recent market report. Tahitian beans prices approach $600/kg because they are more rare, comprising less than 5% of the vanilla market. Tahitian vanilla is usually 3-5 times the cost of Madagascar vanilla. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Why has the price risen so dramatically? The vanilla supply tightened and prices are skyrocketing because of a poor harvest in Madagascar last year. After the Madagascar crop failure Tahitian farmers withheld their vanilla beans because they were concerned about quality. The trouble is that vanilla producers can’t determine the quality of their product until the vanilla beans are cured, which is many months after the harvest. This means they spend all that time curing beans that they can’t turn around and sell which drives the price up. So as you can imagine, when the supply goes down, prices go up. <br /> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Chef Roberto Cortez believes there are no limits to how food can be experienced. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">His new book, <b><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/156106480/senses-in-sucrose-the-art-of-emotions-in-sweet-for" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Senses in Sucrose: The Art of Emotions in Sweet Form</span></a></b>, uses breathtaking desserts and photography to express the depth of human emotions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Chef Cortez says there are two common denominators that impact and connect every single one of us—emotions and food. “We feel at every given moment. And we all need to eat. My book is about how these denominators connect. This is not a cookbook, but a photographic journey of things we have all felt, and even some we hope to never feel. <br /><br />“In the pursuit of excellence and exceeding limits, I always try and surround myself with the best products in the world. This book is no exception. I am honored to have Hering Berlin, Amedei and Vanilla From Tahiti exclusively throughout the book. Not only that, some of the world’s most innovative designers and craftsmen, like Estuari Designs, Jinhyun Jeon, Andreas Fabian, Lindsay Rogers, and Katja Bremkamp are collaborating with me as well.”</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But don’t take our word for it. </span>“<span style="font-family: inherit;">After seeing his first menu that we collaborated on, I was blown away. And after tasting it, it sent me to the heavens and I realized I had found a culinary soul brother. Roberto’s approach to his cuisine is spectacular. I have yet to meet or read about any chef that has his path.</span>”<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">— Matthew Biancaniello, cocktail chef and author of Eat Your Drink <br /><br />OK, do take our word for it. </span>“<span style="font-family: inherit;">Roberto deftly defies all that is expected in food to create some truly incredible dining experiences. We couldn't be more excited about his new book. If it's half as good as the dishes he's prepared using our vanilla, it's going to be a mouthwatering visual feast.</span>”<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />— Peter Cohen, Vanilla From Tahiti<br /><br />Using photography and evocative writing, this finely bound, 200-page, photo-oriented volume will include 12 chapters, each on a different complex emotion expressed through a unique dessert created for that expression. Because this is not a cookbook but rather an aesthetic experience, there are no recipes. <br /><br />Will you experience it? Join Vanilla From Tahiti and help us <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/156106480/senses-in-sucrose-the-art-of-emotions-in-sweet-for" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">support Chef Roberto Cortez’ book project on Kickstarter</span></b></a>. The all-or-nothing project will only be funded if it reaches its goal by Monday, Dec 26, 2016, 7:35 PM PST—just in time for a gift for your favorite foodie this holiday season!<br /><br />Thank you for your support.<br /><br /><b><i>Bake With Love.</i> Vanilla From Tahiti.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span>Vanilla From Tahitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15568564563352329596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676274918162897504.post-56990571695330355092016-11-11T10:17:00.002-08:002016-11-11T10:17:21.441-08:00Vanilla Bean Paste is the best of both worlds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Want to include both the flavor of Tahitian vanilla extract and the beauty of thousands of tiny vanilla bean seeds in your recipe? Here is a tip from professional pastry chefs and cooks. Use Tahitian vanilla bean paste and get the best of both worlds. <br /><br /><b>What is vanilla bean paste?</b> Essentially, vanilla bean paste is made from vanilla extract, vanilla bean seeds scraped from the bean, and a binder. It has a thick viscosity more akin to a syrup than a paste, actually. Some producers include sugar in some shape or form, so watch out for that if you don’t want additional sugar in your recipe. Our <a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/category-s/1863.htm"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Tahitian Vanilla Bean Paste</span></b></a> is made with gluten-free, grain-free alcohol and is triple strength, with no sugar or sweeteners added. It is non-GMO, kosher, and made in the USA, to boot. <br /></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqhr8YivNei3dLLVuc9HWRXQF1Pa5Tj-MYAOFCCRJQjWXHnIQuEQvQGhsjUQlmG8t9rzMCP9U6Vo1B3Qkm76fl7xfaGZfB24WNpCNnj9l1MJACieGomt0OuKRXqrDkgmxFkZZFhzZdY_0/s1600/VFT5010-MF-pin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqhr8YivNei3dLLVuc9HWRXQF1Pa5Tj-MYAOFCCRJQjWXHnIQuEQvQGhsjUQlmG8t9rzMCP9U6Vo1B3Qkm76fl7xfaGZfB24WNpCNnj9l1MJACieGomt0OuKRXqrDkgmxFkZZFhzZdY_0/s320/VFT5010-MF-pin.jpg" width="237" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Why use vanilla bean paste?</b> It saves time. You don’t have to know <a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2015/02/how-to-split-tahitian-vanilla-bean.html" style="color: #b45f06; font-weight: bold;">how to split and scrape a vanilla bean</a> to get to all those beautiful seeds (also known as caviar) and then worry about <a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2014/07/15-things-to-do-with-spent-vanilla-bean.html" style="color: #b45f06; font-weight: bold;">what to do with your used vanilla bean pod.</a> Our triple strength paste has a rich, concentrated flavor, and when a little goes a long way it means you can conserve this precious ingredient. The best reason to use paste is for the visual effect of the seeds.<br /><br /><b>How to use vanilla bean paste.</b> Normally, one would substitute paste for extract 1:1, but because ours is triple strength, substitute one third the amount of paste for extract. For example, one third tablespoon of paste = one tablespoon of extract. <br /><br /><b>When not to use vanilla bean paste.</b> When your recipe calls for dry ingredients, use ground <a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/category-s/1823.htm"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">vanilla bean powder</span></b></a> instead of extract or paste. Learn more about how and when to use</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <a href="https://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2016/02/all-about-ground-tahitian-vanilla-bean.html"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Tahitian Ground Vanilla Powder.</span></b></a> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br />So there you have it. Get the beauty of real Tahitian vanilla bean seeds and full flavor of vanilla extract in the convenient form of vanilla bean paste. It’s the best of both worlds.<br /><br /><b><i>Bake with Love.</i> Vanilla From Tahiti.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When it comes to baking Halloween treats, kids of all ages can contribute to the many tasks at hand. The littlest ones will enjoy forming dough into balls, the older ones can tackle precise measurements, and everyone enjoys decorating. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">More importantly, making treats together as a family offers a plethora of opportunities for teachable moments. To make our treats, we will need to read and follow directions, exercise our math and science skills, and solve problems in a real-life situation that will have consequences if we don’t do it right. Precision counts in baking! We realize the value of organization, preparation, and safety. We discover the joys of cooperation with our team, flex our creative muscles, learn from our mistakes, and take pride in a job well-done. We develop the discipline to clean up the inevitable mess while we patiently wait for our treats to bake. Ultimately, we experience the joy of giving and sharing while creating lasting memories with our loved ones.<br /><br />We’ve assembled a few recipes on our <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/vanillafmtahiti/treats-to-make-w-kids/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Pinterest board</b></span></a> for inspiration. Put everyone in the family to work with these family-friendly Halloween recipes.<br /><br /><i>Bake With Love.</i> Bake with Vanilla From Tahiti.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Buy Vanilla From Tahiti online now.</span></b></a><br />FREE SHIPPING on orders of $50 or more; $5 flat rate for orders up to $50.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">How many bottles of vanilla extract are in your pantry right now? If you love to bake, you probably have one at the very least. You might even have Tahitian, Madagascar-Bourbon, and Mexican extract, as each imparts different aromas and flavors to your culinary creations. OK, you’ve probably used vanilla extract lots, but have you ever baked or cooked with Tahitian vanilla bean powder? No? Time to up your game!<br /><br /><b>What is ground Tahitian vanilla bean powder? </b>Glad you asked! There are two types, the first is pure vanilla beans that have been dried and ground to a powder (like ours). The second is dried and ground beans that have added sugar (sucrose, dextrose, or maltodextrin. etc.) and possibly other additives (silicon dioxide, corn starch, evaporated cane juice, silica, cellulose and the like). Our Ground Tahitian Vanilla Powder is made of pristine, freeze-dried Tahitian beans that have been ground to a fine powder. That is all! There are no additives or fillers of any kind whatsoever in our powder. That said, caveat emptor (let the buyer beware). Take a gander at the label before you buy vanilla bean powder.<b><br /></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">In baking</span></b> - use in dry mixes (think homemade hot chocolate mix or pancake mix), breads, frostings, icing, and buttercreams, or sprinkle on top of cakes, cookies or doughnuts <br /><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">When cooking</span></b> - easily mixes in liquid without clumping, use in sauces, use in sweet-spicy dry rubs for BBQ pork or salmon <br /><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">In desserts</span></b> - add to chocolates, meringues, custards, ice creams, and gelatos, dust over macarons or cookies as a garnish <br /><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">In beverages</span></b> - add to coffee, tea, hot cocoa, smoothies, protein shakes, cocktails, add to sugar or salt to rim a cocktail glass <br /><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">On fruit</span></b> - sprinkle vanilla on fresh fruit instead of sugar <br /><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Other uses</span></b> - flavor sugar, salt, butter, nut butter, oil, lemon curd <br /><br /><b>Tips for storing ground vanilla bean powder. </b>Just like other vanilla products, store ground vanilla bean powder in an airtight glass container, and keep in a cool, dark, dry place. Avoid extreme temperatures, and moist, humid, warm places. Do not freeze or refrigerate vanilla, as it depletes flavor and could encourage mold growth. When stored properly, vanilla beans, extract, paste and powder can last in excess of two years.<br /><br /><b>Equivalencies</b> – Substitute any of the following for each other with confidence: <br />1 Tahitian vanilla bean <br />1 </span>tablespoon<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Tahitian vanilla extract (1X)<br />1/2 </span>tablespoon<span style="font-family: inherit;"> ground Tahitian vanilla bean powder</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Vanilla is one of the most recognizable and popular flavorings in the world. Remember, vanilla is the salt of the baking world. Where salt is used to bring out essential savory flavors, vanilla enhances natural sweetness. Now that you know all about ground Tahitian vanilla bean powder, you’re ready to take your baking to the next level! </span><br />
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Vanilla From Tahitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15568564563352329596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676274918162897504.post-10853258993712684682016-08-25T16:42:00.001-07:002016-08-25T16:45:45.048-07:00Eat your drink: Vanilla-Infused Calisaya and Pomegranate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Got some time on your hands? Here is a culinary cocktail that is worth the wait. For this fun edible drink you’ll need two months, two hours, and two minutes of prep time to turn out a delicious happy hour drink. </span><a href="https://www.quora.com/Where-does-that-phrase-patience-young-grasshopper-originate" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #b45f06;">Patience, Grasshopper</span></i></a>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Step 1: </b>Infuse a bottle of </span><a href="http://www.elixir-us.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Calisaya</b></span></a> <span style="font-family: inherit;">with </span><a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1820&Click=167" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Tahitian Vanilla beans</b></span></a> for a month. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Simply split two vanilla beans lengthwise and drop them into the bottle and wait a month. </span>You don’t even need to remove the vanilla beans from the Calisaya, just store the bottle in a cool, dry place.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Step 2:</b> Pour the infused Calisaya over a glassful of pomegranate seeds, let sit for two hours. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here a great </span><a href="https://youtu.be/2gyFM1Y8tqY" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">video</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> on how to get those gorgeous pomegranate seeds out easily.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Step 3:</b> Eat your drink!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Never heard of Calisaya? Me neither. Turns out the herbal liqueur is making a comeback in the cocktail world. Cinchona calisaya, a Peruvian shrub, found its way to Rome via missionaries in 1632. The Italians added it along with other barks, roots, and flowers to grain neutral spirit and seville orange extract to create the popular liqueur. After Prohibition, the classic Italian amaro disappeared from the U.S. market until Italian brothers Andrea and Mario Loreto started producing it in Oregon under the name Calisaya. Think Grand Marnier meets Nonino Amaro.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You can thank Los Angeles bartender extraordinaire (and one of our amazing customers!) Matthew Biancaniello for this delicious concoction. Get his fascinating and beautifully photographed new book <a href="http://www.matthewbiancaniello.com/book/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">“Eat your Drink, Culinary Cocktails”</span></b></a> for more creative drink recipes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>But wait, there’s more! </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sample one of Matthew’s cocktails made with Vanilla From Tahiti at Omnivore Books in San Francisco August 8 where he will be <a href="http://www.omnivorebooks.com/events.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">signing books</span></b></a>. While you’re there, the first 45 people will receive a <b><i>free gift bag</i></b> containing a Tahitian vanilla bean and more. </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">In this post we discuss how to choose and store 100% pure vanilla, not just Tahitian vanilla, but any type of vanilla. If you want to learn about the differences between Bourbon-Madagascar vanilla, Mexican vanilla, and Tahitian vanilla, click </span><a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2014/02/not-all-vanilla-is-same-heres-why.html" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">here</span></b></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. </span></i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So you’re in the market for pure vanilla extract to flavor your cookies and cakes, or perhaps a savory dish like </span><a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2015/05/serve-showstopper-tahitian-vanilla.html" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Tahitian Vanilla Seared Sea Scallops with Lemon Coconut Risotto and Vanilla Bean Buerre Blanc</span></b></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. You’re perusing the offerings at the grocery store and notice the price of pure vanilla extract is quite a bit higher, up to 200 times the price of artificial or imitation vanilla flavoring. What gives? After saffron, pure vanilla is the most expensive thing you can use to flavor food. Why is that? Because it literally takes years to grow, pollinate, harvest, and cure premium vanilla. And most of that hard work is done by hand. So enterprising business folk can usually find a cheaper way to produce something similar. Similar, is the operative word, but not exactly pure.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: inherit;">What to look for on the label when choosing pure vanilla extract </b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Vanilla is vanilla is vanilla, right? Wrong. Some extracts have more or less alcohol, or sugar, or additives that may or may not be natural. You can learn a lot from the information on the label. Pure vanilla extract must be labelled as such. Here is what to look for:</span><br />
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<li style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Make sure the vanilla extract has at least 35% alcohol, minimum. More alcohol content results in a smoother, richer flavor. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Check for unnecessary additives (such as sugar), preservatives, or coloring. Pure vanilla extract will have no additives, or preservatives, and will be be amber in color. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">If possible, smell the extract. The best quality products will have a rich, perfumed aroma. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Any vanilla extract that is NOT 100% pure will be labeled with one of the following: </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">natural vanilla flavor – derived from natural flavors other than the vanilla bean</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">imitation vanilla – derived from synthetic substances</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">artificial vanillin* – derived from wood, a paper industry byproduct</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">natural vanillin* – derived from natural substances, not necessarily the vanilla bean</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">ethyl vanillin* – derived from a coal tar derivative</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">coumarin – derived from the tonka bean and toxic in large quantities, often found in very cheap Mexican vanilla</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So now you know what to look for. The warning of caveat emptor (let the buyer beware) really comes in handy when choosing pure vanilla. You may be surprised to know there is quite a difference between brands. Consider testing a few brands side-by-side to learn the differences, as well as your personal preferences. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Take out the magnifying glass and read the small type on the label to make sure you are getting 100% pure, unadulterated, real, natural, vanilla extract. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Vanilla extract, beans, powder, and paste should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. Avoid extreme temperatures, and moist, humid, warm places. Vanilla extract actually improves with age. When stored properly, vanilla extract will last indefinitely.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tbsp extract (1X) = 1 vanilla bean = 1⁄2 tbsp ground powder = 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (3X).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*Vanillin, the primary component of the extract of the vanilla bean, is an organic compound. Vanillin is only one of hundreds of natural flavor compounds and substances that flavor vanilla beans. In our humble opinio</span>n, vanillin compromises the flavor, aroma, and health benefits of baked goods.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now that summer is unofficially upon us, the warm days call for cooling off with ice cream...preferably, homemade Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream! There are many recipes for vanilla bean ice cream online, but our all-time favorite is by acclaimed pastry chef and cookbook author, David Lebovitz. Check it out </span><a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2015/08/homemade-tahitian-vanilla-bean-ice-cream.html" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>here</b></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you’re looking for an ice cream recipe with more than vanilla, take a gander at our <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/vanillafmtahiti/ice-creams-gelatos-with-vanilla/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Pinterest board</span></b></a> for ideas. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now that you’ve made vanilla bean ice cream, what to do with the spent vanilla bean pod, you ask? Scraped vanilla beans can be rinsed, dried, and stored in a jar of sugar where the flavor of vanilla will infuse the sugar. Vanilla sugar can be used for baking and, of course, for future ice cream making. Here are 15 more ideas for <a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2014/07/15-things-to-do-with-spent-vanilla-bean.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">what to do with spent vanilla bean pods</span></b></a>.</span><br />
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Vanilla From Tahitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15568564563352329596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676274918162897504.post-54976334094596092782016-04-29T14:40:00.000-07:002016-04-29T14:42:16.132-07:00Tahitian Vanilla Black Tea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Not in the mood for coffee but still crave a little pick-me-up? Try delicious black tea flavored with Tahitian vanilla. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Black tea has caffeine as well as antioxidants that may help lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer, among other benefits. The names Darjeeling, Ceylon, and Assam evoke the exotic locations where some of the best black teas are sourced. Both black and green tea start out as <i>Camellia Sinesis</i>, but black tea takes the process a step further by being oxidized, resulting in a change in flavor, aroma and color. If you want to learn more about flavor profiles, history and more, here is an excellent <a href="http://coffeetea.about.com/od/typesoftea/a/Black-Tea.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>primer on black tea</b></span></a>.<br /><br />There are a couple ways to add the intoxicating cherry, chocolate and floral aromas and flavors of Tahitian vanilla to your tea. For those of us who are into instant gratification, simply add a little vanilla extract, powder, or paste to your cup after steeping the tea. Start with a quarter of a teaspoon and adjust from there. Remember, a little goes a long way, so you don't need to add much. <br /><br />Alternatively, if you have the time and inclination, you can add an inch-long piece of vanilla bean directly to your stash of tea leaves for a week or so. Here are detailed <a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2014/12/how-to-make-tahitian-vanilla-tea.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>instructions to infuse tea</b></span></a> with Tahitian vanilla.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Where do you find top quality Tahitian vanilla products? Glad you asked. Click the links below to purchase online now: <br /><br /><a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1820&Click=167" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Tahitian vanilla beans</b></span></a><br /><br /><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Tahitian vanilla extract</b></span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1823&Click=167" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Tahitian vanilla powder</b></span></a><br /><br />NEW! <a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1863&Click=167" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Tahitian vanilla bean paste</b></span></a><br /><br />Can't decide? Try a <a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/category-s/1861.htm?Click=167" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Tahitian vanilla sampler</b></span></a> of 2 beans, 2 oz of extract and 7g of ground powder in one convenient package. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">People often ask <i><b>Which is the best vanilla?</b></i> Well—as the answer so often is—it depends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The short answer is that there isn’t any such thing as the best vanilla. They are simply different. It’s kind of like asking which is the best music. Is rock and roll better than the blues or classical music? It depends on the situation and what you’re in the mood to listen to. When it comes to vanilla, it depends on which flavor profile you prefer for a particular outcome. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you’re looking for a highly aromatic and floral vanilla with fruity flavors of cherry, anise, and chocolate, then <b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Tahitian vanilla</span></b> is your best option. The big beans are plump and pliable. The flavor is delicate, nuanced and complex. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mexican vanilla yields smooth, deep, dark and rich smoky flavors. Avoid cheap Mexican vanilla, as it may be extended with coumarin, a toxic substance that has a similar smell and taste. If the cost is too good to be true, it probably isn’t real vanilla. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When you think of plain vanilla <i>(which is anything but)</i>, you are most probably thinking of Madagascar-Bourbon vanilla with moderate floral tones and a simple, uncomplicated flavor. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So there you have it. <b>How do you want to use vanilla today?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When I inhale the intoxicating fragrance of vanilla I am instantly transported back in time to my grandmother’s kitchen when I <i>helped</i> her make cookies as a child. When my parents weren’t looking she would slip me a little bite of cookie dough. It was our little secret. When you catch a whiff of vanilla, what memories are awakened in you? I hope they are pleasant ones filled with love, like mine.<br /><br />Vanilla is one of the most recognizable and popular flavorings in the world. Our Tahitian Vanilla can be found in a variety of forms: the <a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1820&Click=167" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>whole bean</b></span></a>, <a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1827&Click=167" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>extract</b></span></a>, <a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1823&Click=167" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>powder</b></span></a>, and <a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1863&Click=167" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">paste</span></b></a>. We are going to explore the least known form, ground vanilla bean powder. Remember, vanilla is the salt of the baking world. Where salt is used to bring out essential savory flavors, vanilla enhances natural sweetness.<br /><br /><b>What is ground Tahitian vanilla bean powder? </b>Glad you asked! There are two types, the first is pure vanilla beans that have been dried and ground to a powder (like ours). The second is dried and ground beans that have added sugar (sucrose, dextrose, or maltodextrin. etc.) and possibly other additives (silicon dioxide, cornstarch, evaporated cane juice, silica, cellulose and the like). Our Ground Tahitian Vanilla Powder is made of pristine, freeze-dried Tahitian beans that have been ground to a fine powder. That is all! There are no additives or fillers of any kind whatsoever in our powder. <br /><br /><b>When to use ground Tahitian vanilla bean powder. </b>Many baking recipes call for a mixture of dry ingredients that are added to wet ingredients. Use ground powder in the dry ingredients and use extract or paste in wet ingredients.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1UkrmGRie6OrZQqtCOTSMUhuINgTx5f6LEORLdDrmdFqgM5Ts14zYHa-p6PzTuNGlsiSt_Sw3lJCwDey75ZN4TKeHOYPauY7C0UMrOaNkh9Lm4vW6lj9JcpN-A52wWmmFkpqdd3W2aK4/s1600/VFT1793-PIN.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1UkrmGRie6OrZQqtCOTSMUhuINgTx5f6LEORLdDrmdFqgM5Ts14zYHa-p6PzTuNGlsiSt_Sw3lJCwDey75ZN4TKeHOYPauY7C0UMrOaNkh9Lm4vW6lj9JcpN-A52wWmmFkpqdd3W2aK4/s320/VFT1793-PIN.jpg" width="169" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Benefits of ground Tahitian vanilla bean powder. </b>Ground vanilla bean powder has unique properties. Because our ground powder is unadulterated, it retains pure Tahitian vanilla flavor very well. Unlike vanilla extract, ground vanilla powder contains no alcohol. Because our ground powder has no added sugar, it works well for diabetics and those who are avoiding sugar, starch and carbohydrates. Our ground powder is the rich, dark brown color of vanilla beans, not light like cornstarch or sugar, so it will blend in easily with dark ingredients such as chocolate. Ground vanilla bean powder yields a strong vanilla flavor.<br /><br /><b>Do-It-Yourself ground vanilla bean powder. </b>It is so easy to make your own vanilla bean powder. Simply chop dessicated beans and grind them in a coffee grinder or herb mill. If your beans have a little moisture that makes it difficult to grind, leave them out in the air for a day or two and grind again. The drier the bean, the finer the powder.<br /><br /><b>Suggested uses of ground Tahitian vanilla bean powder </b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>In baking</b> - use in dry mixes (think homemade hot chocolate mix or pancake mix), breads, frostings, icing, and buttercreams, or sprinkle on top of cakes, cookies or doughnuts </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>When cooking</b> - easily mixes in liquid without clumping, use in sauces </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>In desserts</b> - add to chocolates, meringues, custards, ice creams, and gelatos </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>In beverages</b> - add to coffee, tea, hot cocoa, smoothies, protein shakes, cocktails </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>On fruit</b> - sprinkle vanilla on fresh fruit instead of sugar </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Other uses</b> - flavor sugar, salt, butter, nut butter, oil, lemon curd </span></li>
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Storing ground vanilla bean powder. </b>Just like other vanilla products, store ground vanilla bean powder in an airtight (preferably glass) container, and keep in a cool, dry, dark place. Avoid extreme temperatures, and moist, humid, warm places. Do not freeze or refrigerate vanilla, as it depletes flavor and could encourage mold growth. When stored properly, vanilla beans, extract, paste and powder can last in excess of two years.<br /><br /><b>Equivalencies – How much Ground Vanilla Bean Powder to Use. </b>Substitute any of the following for each other with confidence: <br /><ul>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 inches Tahitian of a vanilla bean </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon Tahitian vanilla bean paste </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 teaspoon Tahitian vanilla extract </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 teaspoon ground Tahitian vanilla bean powder</span></li>
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<br />So there you have it. Now you know all about ground Tahitian vanilla bean powder. Now go bake something with the intoxicating scent of vanilla and make wonderful memories for your children, grandchildren or anyone you love.<br /><br /><i>Bake With Love. Bake with Vanilla From Tahiti.</i><br /><br /><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b><a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/?Click=167" target="_blank">Buy Vanilla From Tahiti Online Now</a></b></span></span><br />
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Vanilla From Tahitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15568564563352329596noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676274918162897504.post-3859812018486983062016-01-31T11:33:00.001-08:002016-01-31T11:33:15.694-08:00Tahitian Vanilla Sugar Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />When you consider the intoxicating scent of vanilla, what is your reaction? Joy perhaps? Maybe a childhood memory swells recalling a freshly baked birthday cake? For me, it’s the familiar comfort of my mother’s soft and chewy sugar cookies.<br /><br />In preparation for Valentine’s Day, we decided to try our hand at baking a batch of perfect sugar cookies. Ours are simply topped with a sprinkling of homemade Tahitian vanilla bean sugar and filled with love, just the way mom used to make them.<br /><br />The recipe you ask? After much deliberation, we decided that this <a href="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2014/05/27/soft-cut-out-sugar-cookies/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">sugar cookie recipe</span></b></a> was the one, perfected over many months of patient practice by baker extraordinaire, Sally McKenney, the heart and mind behind <a href="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Sally’s Baking Addiction</span></b></a>.<br /><br />We won’t give away all of Sally’s secrets in this post, you can get her step-by-step, photo-filled instructions right <a href="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2014/05/27/soft-cut-out-sugar-cookies/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">here</span></b></a>. What we WILL share with you is our super-simple Tahitian vanilla bean sugar recipe.<br /><br /><b>Tahitian Vanilla Bean Sugar</b><br />One cup of granulated sugar<br />One spent Tahitian vanilla bean<br /><br />Take your scraped vanilla bean, cut it into short 1” pieces and grind it up using a mortar and pestle. Next, scrape your freshly ground vanilla bean into a small mixing bowl with the cup of sugar. Mix the two together and store in an airtight container. Voila!<br /><br /><i>Bake with Love. Bake with Vanilla From Tahiti.</i></span><br /><div>
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Vanilla From Tahitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15568564563352329596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676274918162897504.post-86028809060321795522015-12-21T06:10:00.001-08:002015-12-22T15:26:46.273-08:00A Baker’s Guide to Tahitian Vanilla<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFycn9ziTZyrIRTl15Ubjk_f3kTc7nROCGhnRA8NIl_OfomezLV2oB3pndClaZtJRRZrrQh_czNKu26uH9exBlTw1ogqbgS161nCg8XdXSY4M9pKuXAUBR2Uv8pM4aLN87QbJfZFd2N4/s1600/VFT4918-MF-paste+blog1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFycn9ziTZyrIRTl15Ubjk_f3kTc7nROCGhnRA8NIl_OfomezLV2oB3pndClaZtJRRZrrQh_czNKu26uH9exBlTw1ogqbgS161nCg8XdXSY4M9pKuXAUBR2Uv8pM4aLN87QbJfZFd2N4/s1600/VFT4918-MF-paste+blog1.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Bakers have dozens of choices, which vanilla is right for your recipe?</b></i><br /><br />When flavoring your baked creations with vanilla, you could use a bean, extract, powder, or paste. You could use vanilla sugar, salt, syrup, or infusions as well. With so many choices, what is a baker to do?<br /><br />Many professional pastry chefs, as well as home bakers, swear by using the real thing: vanilla seeds scraped from a fresh <a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/category-s/1820.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Tahitian Vanilla Bean</b></span></a>. The trick is finding vanilla bean pods that are not dried out. Plump, shiny beans are much easier to split and will yield more seeds. In addition to the wonderful aroma and flavor, vanilla beans have the added bonus of the beautiful visual effect of thousands of minuscule vanilla seeds no bigger than a tiny speck. <br /><br />When flavoring wet ingredients, <a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/category-s/1827.htm" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Tahitian Vanilla Extract</span></b></a> is the thing to use. The big plus with extract is that it is widely available. As with most things, you get what you pay for. Avoid cheap vanilla, which is not single origin, as it often has added sugars or sweeteners and leaves a metallic aftertaste. In some places, cheap vanilla extract is made with a toxic substance called coumarin, or it could contain castoreum from the scent glands of beaver derrières (really, no joke!). Neither is very appetizing.<i> <b>Tip</b>: Make sure the products you buy are FDA approved (ours is!).</i><br /><br />When adding vanilla to dry ingredients, ground <a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/category-s/1823.htm" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Tahitian Vanilla Bean Powder</span></b></a> works great. We freeze-dry whole beans, then grind them to a fine powder. So you get the flavorful pod as well as the seeds all in one powder. Be sure to read labels carefully, many brands sell what looks like it might be powder but include sugars that could unknowingly alter your recipe.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/Vanilla-Bean-Paste-p/vbp.htm" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Triple Strength Tahitian Vanilla Bean Paste</span></b></a> is our newest product and offers the best of all worlds. We take our pure triple strength vanilla extract and add vanilla bean seeds for a stunning visual effect. A little bit of this rich, creamy paste will go a long way, and it's very convenient—especially if you’re not comfortable splitting a vanilla bean, don’t have plans to use the spent vanilla bean pod, or are short on time. <br /><br /><i><b>A note on Vanilla From Tahiti’s products:</b></i><br />All of our products contain pure, 100% natural Tahitian vanilla. We never use artificial color, flavors or preservatives. Most importantly, we do not add sugars or sweeteners. If you want to avoid sugar, gluten, or grains, we’ve got you covered. Check out our labels and compare the ingredients with our competitors. <br /><br /><b><i>But the real reason to choose Tahitian vanilla</i></b> is for the heady floral aroma and flavors. The most common descriptors for Tahitian vanilla are: floral, fruity, chocolate, cherry, aromatic and complex. This is what distinguishes Tahitian vanilla from other vanilla. This is what will distinguish your desserts as well. <br /><br /><b><i>Still can't decide?</i></b> Try a <a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/Tahitian-Vanilla-Sampler-p/tvs.htm" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Tahitian vanilla sampler</span></b></a> of 2 beans, 2 oz of extract and 7 g of ground powder in one convenient package. <br /><br /><br /><b><i>Bake with love. Bake with Vanilla From Tahiti. </i></b><br /><a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/" target="_blank">Shop online now.</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQeGS5D6arvOakXGoM7mhaq20DU0WsPTLro6xE1roMnyZez66C4x52zzdBH-j7PBQFyu4pNxHcbZl7K-EKj48MVOGhPoqc1MtvX0Wsal5aoJtUXumbhrL1a1MHrNZNp4NvMGZc1fAf9e8/s1600/VFT4924-MF-pin.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQeGS5D6arvOakXGoM7mhaq20DU0WsPTLro6xE1roMnyZez66C4x52zzdBH-j7PBQFyu4pNxHcbZl7K-EKj48MVOGhPoqc1MtvX0Wsal5aoJtUXumbhrL1a1MHrNZNp4NvMGZc1fAf9e8/s1600/VFT4924-MF-pin.jpg" /></a><br /><b><br /></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Related articles:</b><br /><a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2015/02/how-to-split-tahitian-vanilla-bean.html" target="_blank">How to split a Tahitian vanilla bean</a><br /><a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2015/06/what-is-pure-tahitian-vanilla-extract.html" target="_blank">What is pure Tahitian vanilla extract?</a><br /><a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2014/03/vanilla-from-tahiti-grain-free-vanilla.html" target="_blank">Vanilla From Tahiti grain-free vanilla extract is allergy-free and safe.</a><br /><a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2014/07/15-things-to-do-with-spent-vanilla-bean.html" target="_blank">15 things to do with spent vanilla bean pods</a><br /><a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2015/03/ground-tahitian-vanilla-beans-have.html" target="_blank">Ground Tahitian vanilla beans have a smooth complex taste that is more flavorful than extract</a><br /><a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2014/11/how-to-make-tahitian-vanilla-salt-or.html" target="_blank">How To Make Tahitian Vanilla Salt or Sugar</a><br /><a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2014/12/how-to-make-tahitian-vanilla-syrup.html" target="_blank">How to make Tahitian Vanilla Syrup</a></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 inches Tahitian of a vanilla bean </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon Tahitian vanilla bean paste</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 teaspoon Tahitian vanilla extract</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 teaspoon ground Tahitian vanilla bean powder</span></li>
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Vanilla From Tahitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15568564563352329596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676274918162897504.post-45810688116387512262015-11-12T12:15:00.000-08:002015-11-12T12:15:05.493-08:00What's Better Than Pumpkin Pie?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br />Oh my gourd! Could there possibly be anything better than pumpkin pie? Methinks not. However, being of open mind, I promise to try something new this pumpkin season. If you’re with me, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/vanillafmtahiti/pumpkin-season/"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">check out our Vanilla From Tahiti Pinterest board</span></b></a> for some beautiful, creative, and quite possibly better-than-pumpkin-pie recipes.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here you’ll find temptations such as </span><a href="http://www.averiecooks.com/2014/09/fudgy-pumpkin-bars-with-vanilla-bean-browned-butter-glaze.html" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Fudgy Pumpkin Bars with Vanilla Bean Browned Butter Glaze</span></b></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> by Averie Cooks, </span><a href="http://www.cookingclassy.com/2013/09/pumpkin-doughnut-muffins-vanilla-glaze/" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins with Vanilla Glaze</span></b></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> by Cooking Classy, and </span><a href="http://ahealthylifeforme.com/pumpkin-banana-vanilla-smoothie/" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Pumpkin Banana Vanilla Smoothie</span></b></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> by A Healthy Life for Me.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Of course there are plenty of pumpkin pie variations as well. Check out </span><a href="http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/bourbon-vanilla-bean-pumpkin-pie.aspx" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Bourbon-Vanilla Bean Pumpkin Pie</span></b></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> by Fine Cooking, </span><a href="http://www.kitchentreaty.com/vanilla-praline-pumpkin-pie/" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Vanilla Praline Pumpkin Pie</b></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> by Kitchen Treaty, and </span><a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pumpkin-streusel-pie" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Pumpkin Streusel Pie</span></b></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> by Sharon Klein.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And if that isn’t enough to whet your appetite, here are some legit publications that have posted even more pumpkin recipes: </span><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/10-pumpkin-recipes" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Our Best Pumpkin Recipes</span></b></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> by Southern Living</span></li>
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Vanilla From Tahitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15568564563352329596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676274918162897504.post-7760885150351534422015-10-07T12:49:00.000-07:002015-10-07T12:49:02.609-07:00Walk on the Savory Side with Tahitian Vanilla<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br />It’s natural to associate vanilla with sweet desserts, but vanilla also works on the savory side. Vanilla in savory dishes is more common in other countries than in the USA. Just as salt brings out the umami in foods, vanilla brings out the sweetness in naturally sweet seafood like lobster, shrimp, and scallops or meats like pork, duck and venison. Think of all the recipes for these dishes that call for a sweet sauce. Just add a little bit of vanilla to take it over the top. The seeds from an inch or two of a Tahitian vanilla bean can impart depth and complexity to sauces for seafood, pork, poultry, and even barbecue. So if you’ve been baking and have a little vanilla bean left over, save it for the savory side. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b><a href="http://food52.com/recipes/9416-seafood-citrus-salad-with-vanilla-bean-black-pepper-vinaigrette" target="_blank">Seafood-Citrus Salad with Vanilla Bean-Black Pepper Vinaigrette</a></b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b><br /><a href="http://www.keepitsimplefoods.com/desserts/sweet-potato-gnocchi-in-a-brown-sugar-vanilla-cream-sauce/" target="_blank">Sweet Potato Gnocchi in a Brown Sugar Vanilla Cream Sauce</a> <br /><br /><a href="http://food52.com/recipes/14421-arugula-and-pear-salad-with-creamy-pear-and-gorgonzola-dressing" target="_blank">Arugula and Pear Salad with Creamy Pear and Gorgonzola Vanilla Dressing</a> </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b><br /><a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/vanilla-balsamic-chicken" target="_blank">Vanilla Balsamic Chicken</a> <br /><br /><a href="http://www.hubertkeller.com/recipes/recipe_detailsed48.html?show=TV-Episode-218-B" target="_blank">Muscovy Duck Breast with Red Wine-Vanilla Sauce</a> </b></span><br /><br />Tahitians have long-used their incredible vanilla in cream or wine sauces for seafood dishes - but plenty of other savory dishes can go from ordinary to extraordinary with this ingredient. Happy cooking!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Yes, autumn is right around the corner, but the warm summer weather isn’t over yet! Last time we checked, the weather forecast said it would be hot, hot, hot! Keep cool with a dreamy Tahitian vanilla bean milkshake with ingredients from </span><a href="http://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/category-s/1819.htm" style="font-family: inherit;">Vanilla From Tahiti</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Recipe by Vanilla From Tahiti<br />Servings: 2 servings<br />Prep Time: 5 minutes (plus 1 hour to chill glasses)<br />Special equipment: blender<br /><br /><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 teaspoon Tahitian vanilla extract</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Seeds from 1 Tahitian vanilla bean (<a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2015/02/how-to-split-tahitian-vanilla-bean.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>How to split a vanilla bean</b></span></a>)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 cups <a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2015/08/homemade-tahitian-vanilla-bean-ice-cream.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream</b></span></a>, preferably homemade </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">2-3 tablespoons malted milk powder, to taste (found in grocery aisle near dry milk powder or near coffee, tea, and cocoa)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup malted milk balls, crushed</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">In blender, combine milk, vanilla extract, and seeds from the vanilla bean. Reserve vanilla bean pod for another use (</span><a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2014/07/15-things-to-do-with-spent-vanilla-bean.html" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Things to do with spent vanilla bean pods</b></span></a>)<span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cover and blend a just few seconds to evenly distribute seeds in liquid.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Add ice cream, and malted milk powder to blender.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cover and blend until thick and creamy, pushing ice cream into blades as needed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Divide milk shake between chilled glasses.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Top each milk shake with crushed malted milk balls and serve with a straw and long spoon.</span></li>
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Vanilla From Tahitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15568564563352329596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676274918162897504.post-2498776894032524952015-09-05T08:38:00.000-07:002015-09-05T08:38:41.030-07:00Homemade Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream & cookie sandwiches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The traditional ice cream sandwich is made with ice cream and a chocolate wafer. But we’re not doing tradition today. No, we’re in the mood for the <i>hipster</i> version, which substitutes a cookie for the wafer. Actually, you could make it easy with varying degrees of shortcuts, so to speak.<div>
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So the shortest-cut version would be to use store-bought ice cream and store-bought cookies and make a sandwich out of them. And, make no mistake, that would be very easy and very delicious. Am I right? Especially with all of the exotic ice creams and cookies available to us these days. </div>
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The next short cut would be to make the ice cream and buy the cookies, or vice versa. If you choose to make ice cream, check out our <a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2015/08/homemade-tahitian-vanilla-bean-ice-cream.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Homemade Tahitian Vanilla Bean Ice Cream recipe</span></b></a>. Or, if you decide to make the cookies, check out the fab recipes on our <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/vanillafmtahiti/cookies-with-vanilla/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Cookies with Vanilla Pinterest board</span></b></a>. How about Chocolate Chip Cookies with Tahitian vanilla sea salt caramels, or Whole Vanilla Bean Cookies, or Vanilla Bean Snickerdoodles, or Pumpkin Cookies (we’re already thinking about fall). You see where this is going.</div>
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Of course, if you’re feeling like doing it all yourself, go for it! You are only limited by your imagination. Here are more ideas and fantastic recipes on our <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/vanillafmtahiti/vanilla-ice-creams-gelatos/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Vanilla Ice Creams & Gelatos</span></b></a>, and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/vanillafmtahiti/ice-cream-sandwiches/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Ice Cream Sandwiches</span></b></a> Pinterest boards. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">We haven’t read a scientific study, but we’re willing to wager that more ice cream is consumed during the month of August than any other month. What better way to cool off on a hot summer day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Nothing beats the flavor of homemade Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream. That’s right folks, while vanilla extract works just fine for most recipes, the seeds from the </span><b style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1820&Click=167" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Tahitian vanilla bean</span></a></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> make a huge difference in aroma, flavor and appearance when it comes to ice cream. We love to see thousands of tiny black vanilla seeds, also known as caviar, in vanilla ice cream. They’re beautiful!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are many recipes for vanilla bean ice cream online, but our all-time favorite is by acclaimed pastry chef and cookbook author, David Lebovitz. This <a href="http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2009/02/vanilla-ice-cream/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">recipe</span></b></a> is adapted from his book, <b>The Perfect Scoop</b>. Basically, it’s milk, cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla beans, and a pinch of salt. When it comes to great ice cream, less is more.<br /><br />What to do with the spent pod, you ask? Scraped vanilla beans can be rinsed, dried, and stored in a jar of sugar where the flavor of vanilla will infuse the sugar. Vanilla sugar can be used for baking and, of course, for future ice cream making. Here are <a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2014/07/15-things-to-do-with-spent-vanilla-bean.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">15 more ideas for what to do with spent vanilla bean pods</span></b></a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1820&Click=167" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Get premium Tahitian vanilla beans online.</span></b></a><br /><br />Bake with Love. Bake with Vanilla From Tahiti. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br />Whew! It’s hot outside, way too hot to be boiling water in the kitchen. Sun Tea always comes to the rescue on a scorching summer day. <br /><br />Making your very own vanilla-infused Sun Tea couldn’t be simpler. Take one ounce of your favorite tea, loose or bagged, and place in a clear (clean!) gallon jar. Fill to the top with water and place outside in the sun for no more than four hours. Remove the tea leaves and refrigerate. Serve with any combination of garnishes—we love lemon, fresh mint, and a vanilla bean for a dramatic visual effect. <br /><br />If you’ve been saving up a previously-<a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2015/02/how-to-split-tahitian-vanilla-bean.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">scraped vanilla bean pod</span></b></a> for future use, now’s your chance. To infuse your Sun Tea with that lovely Tahitian vanilla flavor, toss your stored vanilla bean pod in with your tea and let the sun do the rest! Here are other <a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2014/07/15-things-to-do-with-spent-vanilla-bean.html" target="_blank">i<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">deas for what to do with spent vanilla bean pods</span></b></a>.<br /><br />Best of all, you’ll avoid the tea kettle, and your kitchen stays cool! </span><div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Another way to enjoy Tahitian vanilla tea is to add it to tea leaves. Here is <a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2014/12/how-to-make-tahitian-vanilla-tea.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">how to do it</span></b></a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bake with Love. Bake with <a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/?Click=167" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Vanilla From Tahiti</span></b></a>. </span></div>
Vanilla From Tahitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15568564563352329596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676274918162897504.post-43162877841062801172015-06-19T13:51:00.002-07:002015-06-19T13:51:30.420-07:00Happy National Vanilla Milkshake Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On June 20, 2015, Celebrate National Vanilla Milkshake Day with a Tahitian Vanilla Bean Malted Milkshake!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup cold whole milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 teaspoon Tahitian vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Seeds from 1 Tahitian vanilla bean </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 cups vanilla ice cream</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">3 tablespoons malted milk powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup malted milk balls, crushed</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Chill 2 tall glasses in the freezer for 1 hour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In blender, combine milk, vanilla extract, and seeds from the vanilla bean.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cover and blend a just few seconds to evenly distribute the vanilla seeds. Add ice cream and malted milk powder to blender.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Blend more until thick and creamy, pushing ice cream into blades as needed. Divide milk shake between chilled glasses. Top each milk shake with crushed malted milk balls and serve with a straw and long spoon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Serves two.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Remember to reserve vanilla bean pod for another use! Here are some ideas on <a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2014/07/15-things-to-do-with-spent-vanilla-bean.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">what to do with spent vanilla bean pods</span></b></a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Save on the main ingredients:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/Articles.asp?ID=252" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Vanilla Extract + Two FREE Vanilla Beans</span></b></a> – </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Purchase at least one 4oz Vanilla Extract from us, we'll automatically include a FREE 2-pod Vanilla Bean sample! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bake with Love. Bake with Vanilla From Tahiti.</span>Vanilla From Tahitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15568564563352329596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676274918162897504.post-14145080589417341932015-06-10T10:45:00.001-07:002015-06-10T10:45:33.231-07:00What is pure Tahitian vanilla extract? <div>
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<b>Pure. </b>The word conjures images of unadulterated spring water gushing forth in a pristine environment under a blue sky filled with sunshine. Or perhaps your mental image is of gleaming 100% gold bullion, unalloyed with inferior metals. The word pure is often seen alongside the words natural, authentic, and true, implying a homogeneous composition, free from extraneous matter.<br />
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Our <a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/category-s/1827.htm?Click=167" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">pure Tahitian vanilla extract</span></b></a> is made up of a solution containing the finest <a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/category-s/1820.htm?Click=167" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Tahitian vanilla beans</span></b></a>, grain-free alcohol and water. That’s it! We use only real Tahitian vanilla beans originating in French Polynesia (official name: Vanilla X Tahitensis JB Moore) and we don't mix it with other, cheaper, similar kinds of beans—such as Papua New Guinea beans, which would lower costs, but also diminish the flavor. <br />
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See, the flavor and fragrance of vanilla is contained in the oil of vanilla beans and seeds. When the oily beans are steeped in alcohol, the vanilla essence in the oil is dissolved and the flavor is extracted. The alcohol evaporates in the cooking process leaving the flavor of vanilla in your food. This purity is what sets <a href="https://www.vanillafromtahiti.com/?Click=167" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Vanilla From Tahiti</span></b></a> apart from the others. <br />
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<b>Allergic to gluten? </b>Many other vanilla extracts are made with grain alcohol, which could cause an allergic reaction. Because we use synthetically derived ethyl alcohol (ethanol), not derived from grain, our extract is allergy-free. Learn more about <a href="http://qualityvanilla.blogspot.com/2014/03/vanilla-from-tahiti-grain-free-vanilla.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">how we keep our extract allergy-free and safe</span></b></a>. <br />
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<b>Diabetic or avoiding sugar and carbs?</b> Some vanilla extracts are filled with sugar, starch, or <a href="http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm048613.htm" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">toxic coumarin</span></b></a>, which means they’re cheaper to make. When you find cheaper imitation or artificial vanilla at your grocery store, it is made from synthetic vanillin—the same compound that is naturally found in vanilla beans. Synthetic vanillin is most often made from lignin, a wood pulp byproduct from the paper industry, or castoreum, beaver anal gland secretions. (<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/castoreum-used-in-food-and-perfume-2013-10" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">We’re not making this stuff up!</span></b></a>) <br />
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Extract derived from natural vanilla beans includes several hundred different compounds in addition to vanillin which give it complexity. Sometimes you really do get what you pay for. <br />
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<b>Which is better for you and your family; real food or chemicals?</b> The list highlighting what our extract doesn’t contain is long: sugar, starch, fillers, castoreum or beaver anal gland secretion, synthetic vanillin, artificial colors, additional flavors, preservatives, emulsifiers, carriers, antioxidants, ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol, ethyl vanillin, coumarin or any chemical that is next to impossible to pronounce. <br />
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