Author: Elvira Bowen

How to Use: Add 1 to a few teaspoons of vanilla extract to your favorite sweet batters and custards before baking. While vanilla extract works in almost every recipe, it’s most ideal for cakes, brownies and cookies. How much vanilla extract do I add? The rule of thumb is to use 1 teaspoon of vanilla […]

Many liquid medications, vanilla extract, and breath-cleaning products often have ethanol, a form of simple grain alcohol. Today’s drug tests can detect even trace amounts of alcohol, and for longer after exposure. Can vanilla extract cause positive drug test? Food and Other Consumable Products: flavoring extract, such as vanilla extract or almond extract, if consumed […]

Vanilla beans being the main ingredient, the extract is known for vanilla flavor. What’s the main ingredient in vanilla? Vanilla extract is a fragrant, amber-colored liquid made by steeping vanilla beans in ethyl alcohol and water. To be considered a “pure vanilla extract,” it needs a minimum of 35 percent alcohol and at least 100 […]

Vanilla in its pure form is a combination of vanilla bean extract, water and glycerin. A typical vanilla extract, however, is a combination of vanilla bean extract, water and sufficient quantity of alcohol. The glycerin is not present in vanilla extract. Which is better vanilla extract or pure vanilla? Basically, for baked goods, imitation vanilla […]

Madagascar vanilla beans have a very rich, full-bodied woody flavor. They are used most frequently used beans because they are so versatile. Tahitian vanilla beans are much more delicate than Madagascar beans. Rather than being sweet and strong, Tahitian vanilla beans have light floral overtones. What’s the difference between Madagascar and Tahitian vanilla? Here’s a […]

Of course you can. During the Great Depression, when luxuries were scarce, many young American women used vanilla extract as a perfume. I recommend you use a vanilla extract that has been augmented by coumarin, derived from tonka beans, which imbue the vanilla with a deep, custardy, boozy intoxicating sweetness. Can vanilla extract be used […]

Vanilla is a truly medicinal food that has been used for centuries, and an everyday ‘superfood’ if you want to call it that. It’s especially powerful at enhancing brain and mood health. Are there health benefits to vanilla? Smelling vanilla can have calming effects on adults too. It can reduce startle reflexes and also provide […]

Vanilla. Vanilla has been used as a natural aphrodisiac for centuries. That is why it is of no surprise that it is one of the scents that men find attractive in women. The reason for it, according to Dr. Why do guys like the scent of vanilla? Vanilla has long since been a favourite for […]

Very often, vanilla sugar is used as a flavored sweetener in the baked good’s batter or dough, but it can also be used as a final touch sprinkled on the tops of those fresh out of the oven cakes, pies, and of course, cookies. Vanilla sugar is also a great addition to homemade frostings and […]

If your favorite flavor is Vanilla, you’re more likely to be impulsive, easily suggestible and an idealist. If your favorite flavor is Chocolate, you’re more likely to be dramatic, lively, charming, flirtatious, seductive and gullible. What is a vanilla personality? You can have a vanilla person – that’s a bit negative – it means someone […]

Vanilla is a native of South and Central America and the Caribbean; and the first people to have cultivated it seem to have been the Totonacs of Mexico’s east coast. The Aztecs acquired vanilla when they conquered the Totonacs in the 15th Century; the Spanish, in turn, got it when they conquered the Aztecs. Did […]

Tahitian vanilla beans. Tahitian vanilla beans are the most expensive type of vanilla bean, but don’t let that deter you. These vanilla beans have a superb flavor and aroma. Which is better Tahitian or Madagascar vanilla beans? To put it bluntly, neither the Tahitian nor Madagascar vanilla bean is better than the other. That said, […]

The color vanilla is a rich tint of off-white as well as a medium pale tint of yellow. The first recorded use of vanilla as a color name in English was in 1925. What colour is off-white? Something that is off-white is not pure white, but slightly grey or yellow. Is vanilla and ivory the […]

The FDA standards require pure vanilla extract contain a minimum of 35% alcohol. Getting intoxicated on vanilla is as easy as with any other liquor. How much vanilla extract does it take to get high? According to Kitchen At The Store, one typically needs to drink about four to five ounces of pure vanilla extract […]

Brighten Dull, Tired And Dry Skin Vanilla is loaded with B-vitamins that play an important role in maintaining healthy skin. The antioxidants in vanilla extract help to protect your skin from damage caused by environmental pollutants and toxins. Is vanilla extract good for skin? It can reduce acne – with its antibacterial properties, vanilla can […]

Helps Curb Sugar Intake Because vanilla has fewer calories and carbohydrates than sugar, it can be used to reduce your sugar intake. Using vanilla as a sugar substitute also can reduce high blood glucose levels and help you lead a more heart-healthy lifestyle. Does vanilla extract spike blood sugar? Unlike white sugar—one of the food […]