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Thomas Jefferson and Vanilla Ice Cream: Separating Myth from Historical Fact

Thomas Jefferson and Vanilla Ice Cream: Separating Myth from Historical Fact

Explore the truth about Thomas Jefferson and vanilla ice cream. While he didn't invent it, Jefferson's documented love for vanilla beans and his role in popularizing ice cream in America is a fascinating piece of culinary history, supported by primary sources from the Library of Congress and his own account books.
How Madagascar Became the World's Vanilla Capital: A 170-Year Journey

How Madagascar Became the World's Vanilla Capital: A 170-Year Journey

Discover how Madagascar became the world's vanilla capital, producing over 70% of global supply. Learn when vanilla arrived in the 1840s, where the first crops grew in the SAVA region, and why cultivation spread so rapidly across the island to create today's vanilla powerhouse.
A History of Cyclones & Hurricanes and Their Impact on Global Vanilla Bean Prices

A History of Cyclones & Hurricanes and Their Impact on Global Vanilla Bean Prices

Discover why vanilla is so expensive and how hurricanes and typhoons devastate vanilla-growing regions. Explore a comprehensive history of major storms from 2010-2024 that have impacted Madagascar, Vanuatu, Indonesia, and other vanilla origins, driving global prices to historic highs.
From Utah to Reunion: The Journey to the World's Most Rare Vanilla Beans

From Utah to Reunion: The Journey to the World's Most Rare Vanilla Beans

Discover the connection between VanillaPura in Utah and the rare vanilla beans from Reunion and Mauritiusβ€”halfway around the world. Learn about Edmund Albius, the young innovator who invented the hand-pollination technique we still use today.
The Royal History of Vanilla Beans: When Kings First Discovered the 'Black Gold'

The Royal History of Vanilla Beans: When Kings First Discovered the 'Black Gold'

Discover the fascinating journey of vanilla from Aztec Emperor Montezuma's golden goblets to the courts of European kings. Learn how this precious spice became known as 'black gold' and captivated the most powerful rulers in history.
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