Sometimes the law of unintended consequences is tricky. That’s apparent when it comes to vanilla. There’s a vanilla shortage, and while it has much to do with America’s recent {awesome!} obsession with all things natural, it has been brewing for years. The cause is 4-fold: 1. Natural vanilla is crazy labor intensive. Vanilla beans are Read More >>
How to Make Vanilla Sugar
Have you ever heard of vanilla sugar? If not, it is ridiculously easy to make and super inexpensive {my two favorite combinations}. I made another batch this afternoon and thought I would share the simple recipe. I like to add a wee bit to my morning tea. It adds sweetness with a hint of vanilla Read More >>
Homemade Ice Cream Recipes – Cherry Vanilla Chocolate Chip
Last night I made a batch of cherry chocolate chip ice cream and used my favorite vanilla ice cream recipe as a base. Not only did I have ice cream for dessert, but I also had it for breakfast this morning as well. I mean, it has fruit in it right? Plus milk and eggs, Read More >>
How to Make Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
We bought a White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer about 5-6 years ago and had only used it a handful of times. This past summer I started experimenting with a few recipes and by summer’s end we had produced a handful we really liked. I think our all time favorite is Mint Chocolate Chip, followed by Read More >>