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Why so many Vanilla's?  Aren't they all the same?
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Why so many Vanilla's? Aren't they all the same?

by Debbie Dennison
Dec 27, 2022
There are several types of salt, paprika, cinnamon, and so many more spices and herbs that come from different areas around the world.  Yes, the sa...
Introducing our Diamond Collection
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Introducing our Diamond Collection

We'll have 3, very high end Vanilla Extracts, our Gold is Tongan Our Silver is  Hawaiian Coming next year, very limited Samoan Platinum
Curious how we price our products?
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Curious how we price our products?

Compared to spices and vanilla you find at our local grocery stores or big box stores, what’s the difference in the pricing? Well, big name brands ...
What do you have in your spice cabinet?
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What do you have in your spice cabinet?

What do you have in your spice cabinet?  Salt, Pepper, Cinnamon… is that all?  Or do you have several spices, maybe some seasoning packets from the...
What do you mean there is alcohol in my vanilla extract?
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What do you mean there is alcohol in my vanilla extract?

Yes, the most common alcohol used is vodka.  However, larger vanilla manufacturers use a basic alcohol, most similar to “moon shine” because it’s l...
Why so many ways to make vanilla extract?
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Why so many ways to make vanilla extract?

Growing Vanilla Beans is a labor-intensive crop with Mexico and Hawaii being pollinated by the stinger-less Melipona bee.  The only bee known to be...
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