Vanilla 101
4th of July Desserts Made Better with Homemade Vanilla Extract
Five 4th of July dessert pairings — each built around a different homemade vanilla extract. Madagascar with bourbon for classic ice cream, Madagascar with vodka for strawberry shortcake, Mexican with rum for tres leches, Hawaiian with Hawaiian rum for a tropical trifle, and Marquesas with brandy for an elegant berry crème brûlée.
2 Bean Tuesday: The Difference Between Cook Island and Marquesas Vanilla
Discover the differences between two of the world's largest V. tahitensis vanilla beans: Marquesas and Cook Island vanilla. Both are exceptionally rare and plump, but their distinct island origins create unique flavor profiles—from tropical fruit and woody notes to cherry and anise complexity.
