Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste

finished homemade vanilla bean paste

Hey everyone! Today, I’m inviting all of you to dive (sorry, I’ve been watching Olympic swimming) into the wonderful world of Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste. If you are similar to me, always looking for a way to add extra love to your baking, this recipe is perfect for you. Imagine the rich flavor of real…

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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Recipe

banner of homemade pumpkin spice with pumpkins and fire in background

Ready to make some Homemade Pumpkin Spice? You’re in the right place! You probably already know that we have created posts for our 2023 Lone Goose Holiday Bakery Holiday Recipes series. Many of these recipes are perfect for an ingredient like pumpkin spice, and a few actually link to this page. Our team always loves…

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Lemon Goo Goo Cookies Recipe

Lemon Goo Goo Cookies on a plate next to Vanilla Extract

Whoever says they don’t like lemon is confused! Like vanilla, I believe lemon to be universally enjoyed by all, making these cookies the best treat to serve a crowd. I utilized our Madagascar Pure Vanilla Extract in this recipe, and it truly shines alongside the fresh and zesty lemon flavor! These cookies are meant to…

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Apple Cream Cheese Tart Recipe

apple cream cheese tart with apples and leaves in background

Autumn is in full swing, as I ponder what desserts to share during this season, I immediately think of crisp apples, cinnamon, and vanilla beans.  Apple Cream Cheese Tart is a delicious combination of a buttery crisp shortbread crust infused with vanilla bean, a creamy cheesecake-like filling, and slices of cinnamon-sugared apples. Excellent warm from…

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Poppy Seed Health Benefits

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It is always a good idea to focus on your personal health and well-being. One of the biggest aspects of this includes your diet and what you decide to put in your body. Our shop section sells many different healthy food items from the baking niche, and one of the primary products is poppy seeds.…

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Poppy Seed Nutrition

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It’s important for use all to focus on our health and what we put in our bodies, and there is contrasting info that exists on Poppy Seed Nutrition. We are all familiar with poppy seeds, but you may not know that these tiny seeds can be packed with nutritious vitamins and minerals. Some of the…

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Poppy Seeds Weight Loss

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Summer is just around the corner, and it is always a good time to exercise and eat healthy. Many of us use this time to take a closer look at what we’re putting in our bodies. The food we eat is a primary factor in determining whether or not we lose weight. Since our community…

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Best Baking Poppy Seeds

Poppy seeds have been a popular spice for hundreds of years and have many different culinary uses. One of the most popular uses, and the one we enjoy focusing on, is baking. You probably don’t have time to research all of the different types and flavors of poppy seeds, so allow us to help you…

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Rancid Poppy Seeds

avoid rancid poppy seeds

Poppy seeds are similar to most other fresh foods and spices; they can expire or worse… get spoiled. Foods with high oil content can become especially unpleasant, which in this case can lead to rancid poppy seeds. As food prices continue to increase, it is as important as ever to keep foods fresh. Over the…

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Properly Storing Poppy Seeds for Freshness

As a baker, I always have a healthy stash of nuts and seeds in my pantry. One of my favorite mix-ins for quick breads, scones and muffins are poppy seeds. These tiny, blue-black round poppy seeds have a pleasant nuttiness to them. I use them as a substitute for walnuts or pecans in both banana…

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