Do You Know Your Vanilla? (Part 2)
By Kristie | September 14, 2020 Welcome to part 2 of “Do You Know Your Vanilla”! In this series, we gather all the most popular and pressing questions about vanilla in one place and answer them, just for you. In this post, we’re talking all about vanilla extract, the baker’s best friend. If you’ve read part 1,…
Read MoreDo You Know Your Vanilla? (Part 1)
By Kristie | September 14, 2020 Vanilla is one of the most popular flavors in the world. Some people call it plain, but since we sell high-quality, selective batches of vanilla, we’re not one of them. And we have reasons to back up our belief. Vanilla isn’t plain — it’s subtle. In food, it’s meant to…
Read MoreHow To Make Vanilla Extract
By Kristie | September 3, 2020 Ever wonder how to make vanilla extract — an ingredient that adds so much flavor and fragrance with just a small amount? Well, it’s easier than you might expect. You really only need 2 ingredients: alcohol and vanilla. Oh, and time. But how much time depends on you. In…
Read MoreChoosing the Perfect Vanilla Beans
By Kristie | July 23rd, 2020 Credit 2020 Creative Commons user 185602672@N05 It’s hard to mistake the distinct aroma of a good vanilla bean. The sweet, earthy scent easily pervades our senses and can even transport us to another time, like childhoods spent baking cookies with family on a cold winter morning. Whatever your connection to vanilla,…
Read MoreExtracting Vanilla Seeds and What to Do with the Pods
By Kristie | July 23rd, 2020 If you’re reading this, we hope you’re as excited as we are to unleash the incredible fragrance and flavor of your fresh vanilla pods. In this blog, we’re going to go over how to extract vanilla seeds and make the most of the pods. If you don’t have any vanilla…
Read MoreFlax Seeds History
By Kristen | July 17, 2020 Flax is a plant that is highly valued for its seeds and fiber. The seeds are edible and can be pressed into oil. The fiber from the flax plant, which is naturally smooth and straight, is used to produce textiles and paper ranging from linen to twine, to teabags!…
Read MoreHow to Grow Your Own Vanilla
By Kristie | July 16th, 2020 A spice with as rich a flavor profile as real vanilla doesn’t just happen overnight. In fact, it takes many nights, numbering up to 1,825, since vanilla has a maturation period of up to 5 years. Even after vanilla beans are harvested, they must undergo an extensive curing process…
Read MoreChia Seeds vs. Flax Seeds
By Kristen | June 10, 2020 We get lost of questions about flax seeds and chia seeds. Mostly, people wonder what’s the difference between them and why might you choose one over the other? Both Are Nutritional Powerhouses Chia seeds are round and rather neutral in taste. Flax seeds, on the other hand, are oval in…
Read MoreVanilla vs. Vanilla Bean vs. French Vanilla
By Kristie | January 1, 2026 (Updated) If you’ve ever stood in a grocery aisle staring at “vanilla,” “vanilla bean,” and “French vanilla,” you’re not alone. These labels get used on ice cream, creamers, coffee syrups, and even protein drinks, and they do not all mean the same thing.
Read MoreFour Health Benefits of Vanilla
By Kristie | June 19, 2020 If you have Vanilla in your cabinet, you know that it tastes and smells great. But you may be wondering — is it healthy? Although the amount we use to add flavor or fragrance is likely too little to add any significant nutritional value, we’re happy to say that…
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