Category: Food Substitutes

Chefs have been working with their hands to mix together ingredients for centuries, and it’s not too hard to give your food the same treatment. Mixing together a sauce or salad dressing is easy enough to just whisk or shake in a bowl, and we all know how potatoes can be mashed with a masher.…

If you’re a fan of homemade baked goods, it’s likely that pure vanilla extract is a staple in your kitchen. While it might seem simple, pure vanilla extract actually has a surprisingly complex history spanning back centuries. Whether you’re looking for cooking recipes to add to your repertoire or just want to know more about…

The primary driver of the international price of vanilla is the crop’s scarcity, since there can be only one harvest of vanilla beans per year. The amount and quality of a crop will determine the price, with expensive crops tending to be uniquely scented, complex and flavorful. Vanilla is also big business – in 2011…

There are so many different types of vanilla ice cream flavors! In this article, we’ll explore some of the most popular variations. If you’re a current or former store-bought ice cream aficionado, you’ll be excited to find out about these unique and creative new flavors. There is also a special recipe, which is an original…

Vanilla beans are the cornerstone of any coffee shop. It’s no secret that its luxurious aroma and sweet taste make vanilla coffee creamers, ice cream, cakes, pies, cookies or just about anything else you could think to make palatable. But if you’re not a coffee drinker or don’t want to venture outside your comfort zone…

If you’re looking for vanilla beans, you’ll need to find them in the baking section. They come in various forms like pre-ground whole beans, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean paste. However, if you have a favorite cookie recipe that calls for powdered sugar or a recipe that calls for whisked egg whites — both of…

The cost of vanilla beans has risen dramatically in recent years. Vanilla is the second most expensive spice, after saffron. It costs $600 per kilo, and 70% of the world’s supply comes from Indonesia. The price rise is due to volatility in production and demand for natural vanillin is increasing as consumers switch away from…

Vanilla extract has long been used to flavor baking and cooking, with vanilla being the most popular flavoring of all. There is a wide variety of available extracts, from natural vanilla bean pods to alcohol-pressed vanilla beans, but the extract made from only one pod is usually considered the purest form. This extract also brings…

One of the biggest things that can come in handy when you are picking out a new scent for your wardrobe is choosing the right fragrance. You know what they say, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” and that’s true because every scent will smell different depending on how it was…