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What Is Vanilla Bean Paste Used For? A Complete Guide

Vanilla bean paste is a thick, speck-flecked vanilla flavoring that you reach for any time you want deep vanilla flavor plus the little dark flecks that tell everyone you made it from scratch. It works wonderfully in custards, frostings, ice cream, whipped cream, and showpiece cakes. Vanilla bean paste is the go-to when vanilla is […]

Vanilla 101: Explaining Extracts, Bean Paste, Powders, and Artificial Vanilla Flavors

Vanilla: One of the most common and popular flavors in baking. The warm and slightly floral flavor likely stirs up fond childhood memories of birthday cakes and giant dripping ice cream cones. Its versatility makes it a pantry staple almost as much as sugar, flour, and butter. But as often as we use it, how […]