And then there's vanilla paste; a thick paste made from vanilla extract and vanilla bean powder, or dried vanilla beans. Though all peas of the same pod (pun intended), each of these ingredients ...

Vanilla beans are precious, so treat them accordingly. To retain freshness and that intoxicating aroma, store the pods in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. "Leftover beans can be dried ...

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