vanilla

We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Nielsen-Massey has a reputation for producing quality, rich-tasting, pure vanilla extracts. Founded in 1907, the company is still directed by three members of the Nielsen family. In 2009, The Nielsen-Massey Foundation … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Almost everyone has a bottle of vanilla in their cupboard. We often take this humble flavoring for granted but adding vanilla to a recipe can have a marked effect on the end product. Not only does it add the distinct vanilla flavor but it boosts other flavors. In small amounts it enhances chocolate, coffee, fruit and nut flavors. When used with citrus it covers the acid bite. Nielsen-Massey produces excellent vanilla products. We recently tasted two. Organic Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract does not contain bourbon. The term is a geographic reference to the Bourbon Islands – Madagascar, Comoro, Reunion, Seychelles and Mauritius – off the coast of Africa. These islands are one of the four major vanilla producing areas in the world. This product has a vibrant vanilla flavor and aroma. It is USDA certified organic, gluten free, and kosher (cRc)… … Read More

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