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I started 4 years ago making Flower Picks. These are between 6" (small succulent size) to 36", in many colors and dozens of themes. I...

You can replace vanilla in your recipe, measure for measure with any flavoring extract you want to use to enhance your recipe. We have...

This is NOT the same as you buy on the street vendors in Mexico. That isn't actually vanilla, but made from Tonka beans, and has a...

DD Inspired Creations presents Purse Charms with bling and fun. Key Chains, Phone Holders, Credit Card Helper (for long nails), Mini...

Let’s get to know YOU and what YOU WANT most from Gourmet Vanilla ‘n Spice So, I’ve introduced myself, my company, my passion, my vision,...

1- Try a Rooibos Latte: Froth milk and combine with brewed Rooibos tea for a creamy treat 2- Rooibos Iced Tea: Brew a strong batch of...

Pride of Dakota: Vanilla Prices $15/bottle $25/bottle Comoros ...

(Pronounced “Roy-Bos”) Who should NOT be drinking Rooibos teas? People with estrogen-sensitive cancer such as breast cancer. Did you...

We take fresh imported raw spices, we roast them in the oven or toast them in a pan on the stove, not large batches so they are done just...

What about vanilla bean infused honey? We take a plump Grade A vanilla bean, cut it into half or thirds, to fit the jar, fill with...

Now, what about the method of making vanilla extract Some say to tie the bean into a knot. Some say to leave it whole; others chop them...

Why is the origin where your vanilla beans come from so important in your vanilla extract? Vanilla common as an extract, powder, or...

Because of the quality, the FDA standards followed, it will last indefinitely. It will still be as fragrant and flavorful as the day you...

The why behind the ingredients in my blends. Some may not care; others are curious and love learning. So, for transparency here are...

Yes, the most common alcohol used is Vodka. However, larger vanilla manufacturers use a basic alcohol, most similar to “moonshine” because it’s low cost, clear and almost undetectable flavor. They’ll grind the vanilla beans, most often a grade C or extract grade B again to reduce cost. And although the FDA has set standards that must be followed to claim pure vanilla, the FDA does not require all ingredients to be listed, nor the quality of the vanilla beans or alcohol use

Artificial vanilla can’t replicate the complexity of over 200 compounds found in Natural Vanilla Beans. There is NO clear vanilla, this...

Why are Vanilla’s and extracts so expensive? Vanilla is the second most expensive spice in the world, next to Saffron. I use 1- and...

Simple ways to use Spice Blends without a recipe

Salt, Pepper, Cinnamon … is that all? Or do you have several spices, maybe some seasoning packets from the local store. So why do we...