random food update
So I was reading slashfood a bit back and came across this post about how to make your own vanilla extract. It's a project based upon neglect, which is something I can totally get behind, and I adore vanilla. The post also contained resources for ordering inexpensive but great quality vanilla beans on line. I've always loved working with vanilla beans, but given that the average grocery store changes you approximately $5 a bean, I'd shied away from buying them as much as I wanted to. Turns out the internet is a magical place and you can purchase 1/2 lb of premium quality beans (~70 beans) for about the price that I'd pay for 3 at my local Safeway - and they smell better too.
So I'm now the proud owner of 1/2 of bourbon vanilla beans and 1/8 lb of Tahitian vanilla beans. I've started making vanilla sugar, and this weekend I hope to start on my first bottle of vanilla extract. I've also been making vanilla tea with some regularity, and wow - it's damn yummy. So um, let me know if you need some vanilla beans, as I suspect it will take me awhile to get through these. :)
So I'm now the proud owner of 1/2 of bourbon vanilla beans and 1/8 lb of Tahitian vanilla beans. I've started making vanilla sugar, and this weekend I hope to start on my first bottle of vanilla extract. I've also been making vanilla tea with some regularity, and wow - it's damn yummy. So um, let me know if you need some vanilla beans, as I suspect it will take me awhile to get through these. :)