Comments on: vanilla beans and a vanilla bean giveaway… http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/vanilla-beans-and-vanilla-bean-giveaway/ modern. delicious. addictive. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:52:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Joanne http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/vanilla-beans-and-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3641 Joanne Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:05:03 +0000 http://kineticwebs-wp1.com/2009/07/vanilla-beans-and-a-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3641 Wow! Great giveaway!<br /><br />To showcase the flavor of real vanilla, I'd go with my all-tine favorite ... vanilla ice cream. With real vanilla beans, you can't go wrong! Wow! Great giveaway!

To showcase the flavor of real vanilla, I'd go with my all-tine favorite … vanilla ice cream. With real vanilla beans, you can't go wrong!

]]> By: Shoshana http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/vanilla-beans-and-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3630 Shoshana Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:32:41 +0000 http://kineticwebs-wp1.com/2009/07/vanilla-beans-and-a-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3630 I don't know if it is too late, but I am leaving a comment just in case because I adore vanilla beans! Not only for desserts but my favorite chicken recipe is a vanilla balsamic chicken that uses whole beans. I don't know if it is too late, but I am leaving a comment just in case because I adore vanilla beans! Not only for desserts but my favorite chicken recipe is a vanilla balsamic chicken that uses whole beans.

]]> By: kmarkners http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/vanilla-beans-and-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3629 kmarkners Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:36:03 +0000 http://kineticwebs-wp1.com/2009/07/vanilla-beans-and-a-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3629 I LOVE vanilla beans! This is my favorite icing recipe. http://kmarkners.blogspot.com/2008/09/vanilla-bean-buttercream-frosting.html I LOVE vanilla beans! This is my favorite icing recipe. http://kmarkners.blogspot.com/2008/09/vanilla-bean-buttercream-frosting.html

]]> By: debbie http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/vanilla-beans-and-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3625 debbie Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:27:05 +0000 http://kineticwebs-wp1.com/2009/07/vanilla-beans-and-a-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3625 What's not to love about this fabulous giveaway! I mean 40 vanilla beans? Too good to be true! Thanks a bunch for this sweet giveaway! What's not to love about this fabulous giveaway! I mean 40 vanilla beans? Too good to be true! Thanks a bunch for this sweet giveaway!

]]> By: sabernethy http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/vanilla-beans-and-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3624 sabernethy Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:26:30 +0000 http://kineticwebs-wp1.com/2009/07/vanilla-beans-and-a-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3624 I used my first real vanilla bean just a couple weeks ago when I made homemade vanilla ice cream. What a difference! I loved the smell and taste, and I couldn't get enough of seeing those tiny black flecks throughout the ice cream. Perfect!<br /><br />I even used the leftover bean pod to make some vanilla flavored simply syrup for my iced tea.<br /><br />sabernethy@gmail.com I used my first real vanilla bean just a couple weeks ago when I made homemade vanilla ice cream. What a difference! I loved the smell and taste, and I couldn't get enough of seeing those tiny black flecks throughout the ice cream. Perfect!

I even used the leftover bean pod to make some vanilla flavored simply syrup for my iced tea.

sabernethy@gmail.com

]]> By: Julie http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/vanilla-beans-and-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3623 Julie Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:56:59 +0000 http://kineticwebs-wp1.com/2009/07/vanilla-beans-and-a-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3623 Love vanilla bean ice cream and vanilla bean cheesecake! Love vanilla bean ice cream and vanilla bean cheesecake!

]]> By: Sadie http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/vanilla-beans-and-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3622 Sadie Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:14:23 +0000 http://kineticwebs-wp1.com/2009/07/vanilla-beans-and-a-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3622 I adore vanilla! Did you know that vanilla also has wonderful therapeutic benefits? The native Mexican cultures used vanilla to help with things like congested lungs, stomach ailments and even general aches and pains."For the Totonaca, vanilla was a sacred herb that they incorporated into all levels of their lives." As a medicine it had a number of uses. Dr. Francisco Hernandez documented some of the uses of vanilla in traditional Totonaca medicine. He wrote that the vanilla flowers were made into "collars" that served as amulets to prevent various illnesses. Vanilla beans were an antidote for certain venomous bites. Mixed with chocolate it allegedly cured flatulence."<br />I love vanilla for it's comforting qualities. Everyone loves the smell of vanilla (or at least everyone I'VE asked) mixed with a high-quality massage oil it is as comforting as a hug from mom. It's aroma has been compared to many of the comforting smells from childhood , including breast milk.<br />My favorite recipe utilizing vanilla is perfect for the summer heat, when you want something rich and delicious, but don't want to feel over-full... I found it @<br />http://www.at-home-with-mama.com/raw-cheesecake-recipe.html.. it is easy, in spite of multiple steps and if you do it with care and love, many will be surprised you did not add a bunch of fat to thier diet for the day, because the flavor of this is so unctuous and creamy it is truly delicious!!! I will not only utilize and share these vanilla bean treasures but have plans to make the most of their precious qualities in many formats, ostly edible but also sensory. Thank you, sincerely, Sadie I adore vanilla! Did you know that vanilla also has wonderful therapeutic benefits? The native Mexican cultures used vanilla to help with things like congested lungs, stomach ailments and even general aches and pains."For the Totonaca, vanilla was a sacred herb that they incorporated into all levels of their lives." As a medicine it had a number of uses. Dr. Francisco Hernandez documented some of the uses of vanilla in traditional Totonaca medicine. He wrote that the vanilla flowers were made into "collars" that served as amulets to prevent various illnesses. Vanilla beans were an antidote for certain venomous bites. Mixed with chocolate it allegedly cured flatulence."
I love vanilla for it's comforting qualities. Everyone loves the smell of vanilla (or at least everyone I'VE asked) mixed with a high-quality massage oil it is as comforting as a hug from mom. It's aroma has been compared to many of the comforting smells from childhood , including breast milk.
My favorite recipe utilizing vanilla is perfect for the summer heat, when you want something rich and delicious, but don't want to feel over-full… I found it @
http://www.at-home-with-mama.com/raw-cheesecake-recipe.html.. it is easy, in spite of multiple steps and if you do it with care and love, many will be surprised you did not add a bunch of fat to thier diet for the day, because the flavor of this is so unctuous and creamy it is truly delicious!!! I will not only utilize and share these vanilla bean treasures but have plans to make the most of their precious qualities in many formats, ostly edible but also sensory. Thank you, sincerely, Sadie

]]> By: hijenks01 http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/vanilla-beans-and-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3621 hijenks01 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:07:03 +0000 http://kineticwebs-wp1.com/2009/07/vanilla-beans-and-a-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3621 Forgot to leave my email address:<br />suejenkins44@gmail.com Forgot to leave my email address:
suejenkins44@gmail.com

]]> By: grace_art http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/vanilla-beans-and-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3620 grace_art Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:04:20 +0000 http://kineticwebs-wp1.com/2009/07/vanilla-beans-and-a-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3620 I will definitely add this blog to my RSS feed!<br />I had no idea clicking one link on Face Book could lead to so much yummy information.<br />What a terrific giveaway! I will definitely add this blog to my RSS feed!
I had no idea clicking one link on Face Book could lead to so much yummy information.
What a terrific giveaway!

]]> By: hijenks01 http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/vanilla-beans-and-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3619 hijenks01 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:00:18 +0000 http://kineticwebs-wp1.com/2009/07/vanilla-beans-and-a-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3619 I love the smell of vanilla even more than the taste! I love making Italian Cream Cake for our special family occasions. I love the smell of vanilla even more than the taste! I love making Italian Cream Cake for our special family occasions.

]]> By: Ryan http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/vanilla-beans-and-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3618 Ryan Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:55:35 +0000 http://kineticwebs-wp1.com/2009/07/vanilla-beans-and-a-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3618 When I have to choose between ice creams... vanilla bean or some other lesser variety... I always go with the Bean. In fact, i make my own vanilla bean ice cream (sorry I don't have it on the net) that is so rich, it is a mind-altering experience! It might be the macadamia nuts that go into it,,..but its nothing if not for those little black delicious bits of vanilla. When I have to choose between ice creams… vanilla bean or some other lesser variety… I always go with the Bean. In fact, i make my own vanilla bean ice cream (sorry I don't have it on the net) that is so rich, it is a mind-altering experience! It might be the macadamia nuts that go into it,,..but its nothing if not for those little black delicious bits of vanilla.

]]> By: HLEure http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/vanilla-beans-and-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3617 HLEure Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:41:27 +0000 http://kineticwebs-wp1.com/2009/07/vanilla-beans-and-a-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3617 don't have a favorite recipe using vanilla beans, but i am dying to make vanilla extract for use in cookies, cupcakes, etc.<br /><br />i plan on following joy the baker's suggestions when i make my extract:<br /><br />http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/2009/06/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/<br /><br />thanks!<br /><br />hlatiolais at gmail dot com don't have a favorite recipe using vanilla beans, but i am dying to make vanilla extract for use in cookies, cupcakes, etc.

i plan on following joy the baker's suggestions when i make my extract:

http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/2009/06/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/

thanks!

hlatiolais at gmail dot com

]]> By: Theresa http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/vanilla-beans-and-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3616 Theresa Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:20:04 +0000 http://kineticwebs-wp1.com/2009/07/vanilla-beans-and-a-vanilla-bean-giveaway/#comment-3616 i love vanilla not just for baking but also for cocktails these are some of the good ones<br />or just a shot of tequila infused with vanilla beans and a slice of orange on the side can be the perfect way to end your day<br /><br />http://blog.mixoloseum.com/sweet-vanilla-cocktails/ i love vanilla not just for baking but also for cocktails these are some of the good ones
or just a shot of tequila infused with vanilla beans and a slice of orange on the side can be the perfect way to end your day

http://blog.mixoloseum.com/sweet-vanilla-cocktails/

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