These are so affordable! Don't ever buy them from the grocery store--it'll cost more than this does and you'll only get two beans. And these are such high quality! I absolutely love them!
Let's just say I've been dissappointed by vanilla beans in the past. Not so this time! These were fresh and soft and easy to work with! And they gave a wonderful flavor to my cheescakes, puddings, and even pound cake. I used them for everything that vanilla was the predominant flavor in. Didn't use them in anything where the flavor of vanilla would've been lost underneath chocolate, cinnamon, etc.
Just be sure to use them up within six months or so of buying them. I went away for a few months when they kinda needed to be used up, and the ones that I had left dried out. Should've stored them better. Oh, well, now I have a way to make homemade vanilla extract. I've had a couple soaking in a canning jar filled with vodka for about a month, so I'll bet I have some really nice homemade vanilla extract now. So anyway, even if you accidentally let them dry out like I did, you can still put them to good use. I think a jar of homemade vanilla extract with the bean still in there would make a great gift for one's friends who love to cook.
Bourbon Madagascar Vanilla Beans* *Certified Organic
