Live with Vanilla

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Live with Vanilla Vanilla is one of the most
popular and most expensive flavorings in the
world. Its not just for baking eithervanilla is
also used to add a unique taste to desserts,
candy, and even drinks. And its easy to see why
vanilla has a deep, rich aroma that reminds you
of warm brownies fresh from the oven.
But what do you do with vanilla pods once your
dessert has been made? You probably dont want to
toss them out, but you might not know what else
to do with them. Luckily for you, weve got some
ideas! Vanilla pods are a delicious, intoxicating
treat that can add a lot of flavor to your food.
Theyre also a bit of a pain to deal with because
theyre fragile and they have to be used in time.
If you dont know what to do with them, heres
some information on how to use vanilla pods, as
well as some ideas for what to do with the
byproducts.
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• Vanilla byproducts include vanilla beans (which
  you can use as you would use normal beans),
  vanilla powder (which can be used in baking and
  ice cream making), and vanilla extract (which is
  great for flavoring everything from cookies to
  coffee).
• To use your vanilla pods slice the bean
  lengthwise down its center, then split it open so
  that the pod is flat. You now have two halvesone
  of which will have seeds in it, and one of which
  will not. If you want seeds on your food, then
  scrape out the seeds from both sides and discard
  them if not, just use one half of the bean
  without seeds! To add flavor to your food without
  adding seeds, simply sprinkle some vanilla powder
  onto it before serving.
• When storing your pods or beans after use, keep
  them wrapped up tightly in plastic wrap so
• HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO USE THOSE LEFTOVER VANILLA
  PODS
• Make Vanilla Extract Did you know that there
  are many different types of vanilla extract? If
  you have a few extra vanilla pods on hand, try
  making your own extract at home read our blog on
  how to make home made vanilla extract
• Add Them to Your Coffee Add a couple of dried
  or whole vanilla beans into your coffee grounds
  before brewing for an extra shot of flavor! You
  can also use the beans directly in your coffee
  mug as long as theyre dry just add hot water
  and let them steep2. Create a homemade perfume by
  mixing together ground vanilla beans, coffee
  grounds, and cocoa powder and letting it sit for
  about a month before applying to skin daily for a
  natural fragrance boost!
• Add crushed up vanilla beans to bath water for an
  aromatic soak thats sure to relax you after a
  long day at work!
• Make vanilla sugar!
• This is one of my favorite ways to use up empty
  vanilla pods. You can make vanilla sugar by
  placing the pods in a jar or container filled
  with granulated sugar and shaking it until the
  sugar becomes fragrant. Then use it just like
  regular sugar in any recipe where youd normally
  use white or brown sugar. The result will be a
  little more subtle than if you used regular
  vanilla extract, but the flavor will still shine
  through and make your food taste amazing!
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