Any Home Bakers Here?

[ronott1]

I was at the Mennonite store this weekend, even the vanilla extract there is over $26 a bottle. Sheesh, that stuff is getting golden, I'm going to have to start saving the "Good stuff" for only the good bakery. Cheap stuff for pancakes and such.

For a lot of things, imitation vanilla is fine

 

[MagpieDucks]

For a lot of things, imitation vanilla is fine

I like to use real vanilla in things like Cake, Frosting, and Ice Cream. Most other things can do with Imitation.

 

[BullChick]

Ice cream is a must for real vanilla.

 

[ronott1]

Ice cream is a must for real vanilla.

Yes!

 

[MagpieDucks]

Ice cream is a must for real vanilla.

Vanilla bean!

 

[BullChick]

Vanilla bean!

I can’t get into the beans.

 

[MagpieDucks]

I can’t get into the beans.

I’ve never used them before.

 

[ronott1]

I’ve never used them before.

Using a sharp knife, the beans are split and the seeds are removed with the tip of a knife.

The seeds are very good in vanilla ice cream. Usually you poach the beans in hot milk for a while first.

 

[N F C]

Thanks! I added it to my Amazon list. I do not like my current hand mixer

I don't like my current hand mixer either Ron. Darn things takes off like a jet on LOW and spits stuff everywhere. I need one with about 1/2 the kick

 

[N F C]

I was shaking my vanilla extract, and found myself singing about shaking the vanilla. I’m worried about me.

You sound perfectly normal to me BC!
(Not sure what that says about me )