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10-29-2011, 08:31 AM

#31

Rosewood9

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If you can't get to Mexico, Penzeys Spices has a double strength vanilla that is awesome

10-29-2011, 08:59 AM

#32

Bibliogirl

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Thanks for the information about vanilla made from tonka beans. I will check my bottle. My husband takes coumadin, so I will always be careful. The article you linked to was informative.

Also want to thank you all for the white vanilla recipe. Just have to get some vanilla sticks--already have the vodka!

Thanks to all of you. I have learned a lot about vanilla.

10-29-2011, 10:27 AM

#33

sew1

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Makes everthing you bake with it, taste so much yummier. Have several bottles that have been gifted to me. Love to make peanut brittle with this, gives a much better taste IMO.

10-29-2011, 11:29 AM

#34

dunngriffith

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It's great. If I could get it that would be all I would use. I used to live on the border and used it all the time.

10-29-2011, 12:54 PM

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Jim's Gem

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I may have to try making my own. That sounds good.

I have had some "cheap" Mexican Vanilla that I did not like. I just bought a bottle of more expensive stuff and it is good!

10-29-2011, 01:01 PM

#36

Boslie

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I bought vanilla made in Mexico. If that is what you mean, use it sparingly. If that is the case, The vanilla is very strong. Use a teaspoon when it calls for a tablespoon.

Nothing like it though.

Boslie

10-29-2011, 01:14 PM

#37

Noiseynana

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bibliogirl

Have any of you used Mexican vanilla in a recipe? Does it change the taste? I bought a large bottle in San Antonio, TX, but I am not sure how to use it.

I have used it. Don't like the flavor at all. Mine came from Mexico from a friend. They sell it at the liquor stores. It has an odd taste to me, but thats just me. I used it just like the US vanilla. At least I did. Good luck and hope you like it.

10-29-2011, 01:30 PM

#38

teacherbailey

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Quote:

Originally Posted by boohoofish

I only use Mexican vanilla (bought in Mexico when we lived in AZ). I have both dark and white. The white is great for whipped cream, white cakes, etc. And the flavor lasts forever. Carol

The best use for white (I'm assuming you mean CLEAR???) vanilla is in white frosting that you really want to stay white....not slightly tan like regular vanilla can tint it!

10-29-2011, 03:13 PM

#39

terry leffler

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Every time we go to Mexico I buy some vanilla. The clear kind is getting hard to find. Once, in Mazetlan I bought some vanilla powder.To make some old fashioned German cookies, I put vabilla bean in sugar & after a time you get vanilla sugar!