Kitchen

[deepwaterdotter]

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@tansy wrote:

I buy the Costco Kirkland Signature vanilla extract.

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So do I.

[Yahooey]

found Nelsen Massy Vanilla Paste at Home Goods - $10 less than Amazon

snapped up a few bottles - 

never heard of Vanilla Paste until I saw it on a bake off - maybe Britain

richer taste - I like it

[SharkE]

I use one called Blue Cattle Truck LOL course I'm in Tx. LOL

[northiie57]

I never buy ....home made I love for years

[Moonlady]

I simply buy pure vanilla extract.

[Ainhisg]

Imitation vanilla is best for baking, because it doesn't break down with heat. I prefer Goodman's. If vanilla is added after heat such as in custards, pie fillings, and ice cream, real vanilla is best. This article clears up a lot of misconceptions.

https://qz.com/quartzy/1316944/imitation-vanilla-not-beans-is-the-best-choice-for-baking/amp/ 

[faeriemoon]

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@tansy wrote:

I buy the Costco Kirkland Signature vanilla extract.

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It used to say Madagascar on the bottle but it no longer does.

[coffee drinker]

Right now I have 2 bottles of "homemade" vanilla perking in a dark cabinet.  In the meantime, I do have pure vanilla, but the bottle is almost empty and when that's gone, I will try Baker's Imitation Vanilla Flavor.  Bought it at Wal Mart for a little under or over $1.00 for an 8 oz. bottle.  Quite the bargain given the recommendation.  Bought it because it was very highly recommended on either America's Test Kitchen or Cook's Country.  I haven't had to use it yet, but won't hesitate.  

[marky]

I have four bottles of homemade vanilla extract in my "dark:" cabinet that have been brewing for quite a while. I just agitate the contents every once in a while.  I gave a friend of mine a large bottle (I used an empty wine bottle) as a Christmas gift one year.  She is still using it.  I love the way you can keep adding to the bottle as you use it to make more extract.  Vanilla beans are so expensive now.  I usually make mine with vodka but I did make one bottle with bourbon just to try it.  Maple syrup bottles are also great to use especially if you are planning on giving as a gift.