tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post6962149694753254994..comments2023-10-31T22:41:48.247+08:00Comments on ramblings from a gypsy soul: Vanilla - anything but ordinarychristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00170119649259510290noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-62927846441074805522010-01-24T21:49:15.032+08:002010-01-24T21:49:15.032+08:00Your post is so informative and the photos look gr...Your post is so informative and the photos look great. Would you happen to have a banana bread recipe? I hope you share it. Thanks!looking for banana breadhttp://123recipes.com/Recipe/Banana-Bread-Recipe-2/Detailnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-9174742709223325522007-08-23T17:00:00.000+08:002007-08-23T17:00:00.000+08:00Hi Charley, thanks! So nice to meet you. :) Am so ...Hi Charley, thanks! So nice to meet you. :) Am so glad you dropped by and led me to your own site in the process.christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170119649259510290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-23754656624574225562007-08-23T10:48:00.000+08:002007-08-23T10:48:00.000+08:00Hi Christine, I came across your blog from your re...Hi Christine, I came across your blog from your recent comment on Dessert Comes First, and I must say, what a pleasant surprise it was to find it! I love your photos, and your "Vanilla" post WAS anything but ordinary. I've been curious about vanilla bean and would love to try it in some of my baking recipes but never had to courage to shy away from the regular store-bought vanilla extract. NowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-19129232146165032122007-08-23T01:39:00.000+08:002007-08-23T01:39:00.000+08:00Veron, same here! I used vanilla extract most of m...Veron, same here! I used vanilla extract most of my life, but you realize the difference when you use real vanilla beans and it's hard to do away with now.christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170119649259510290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-89035702613874909622007-08-23T00:31:00.000+08:002007-08-23T00:31:00.000+08:00I adore vanilla! I have never fully appreciated it...I adore vanilla! I have never fully appreciated it until I started using the pods in baking and then realized how ethereal the taste is!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-90868371752640704082007-08-22T11:24:00.000+08:002007-08-22T11:24:00.000+08:00Eric, yes! Vanilla ice cream with hot apple pie or...Eric, yes! Vanilla ice cream with hot apple pie or streudel, the quintessential combination! I love that, and also vanilla ice cream in rootbeer to make a delicious float. :)christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170119649259510290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-70651889536585877502007-08-20T17:41:00.000+08:002007-08-20T17:41:00.000+08:00I absolutely had no idea that vanilla can be an ad...I absolutely had no idea that vanilla can be an adjective to describe things of ordinary nature. Be that as it may, I am a great fan of its flavor, especially in ice cream, and would always have it with my hot slice of apple pie or struddle.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing this info, Christine :)SeƱor Enriquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15110290769417627313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-71328239415827723902007-08-20T16:11:00.000+08:002007-08-20T16:11:00.000+08:00Jen, I have all my fingers crossed for you! I hope...Jen, I have all my fingers crossed for you! I hope you get a flight, and yes, go to the market, no matter what!:)<BR/><BR/>Katrina, you lush you. ;)<BR/><BR/>Thanks David! It's the easiest thing to make, you just have to be very patient as it takes half a year to get good extract. <BR/><BR/>Thanks, Anne! I've been tinkering with the page, in preparation for a new design I'm waiting for. So nice christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170119649259510290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-63018719433284253602007-08-20T11:32:00.000+08:002007-08-20T11:32:00.000+08:00love your new look and the pictures are just aweso...love your new look and the pictures are just awesome!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01632639896426211250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-71232528141603365362007-08-19T22:56:00.000+08:002007-08-19T22:56:00.000+08:00cool blog!I will have to try and make my own extra...cool blog!<BR/><BR/>I will have to try and make my own extract.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-73380236569903473932007-08-19T01:42:00.000+08:002007-08-19T01:42:00.000+08:00"where are all the vodka drinkers in the world???"..."where are all the vodka drinkers in the world???"<BR/><BR/>*raises hand while jumping up and down*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-74399593042937981452007-08-17T11:46:00.000+08:002007-08-17T11:46:00.000+08:00hey Christine.... I should be excited but our flig...hey Christine.... I should be excited but our flight bookings are stressing me out!!! There is a conference at Bali on the dates I am goin and the flights are BOOKED! kakainis!! =( But I will definitely be there...by hook or by crook! hahaha I hope I get to go to UBUD talaga..our itinerary is cramped...with such a short stay!!! <BR/><BR/>I WILL HAVE THOSE VANILLA BEANS AND EAT AT LOTUS CAFE NO Jen Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589709970672153456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-65417701467906678932007-08-17T09:56:00.000+08:002007-08-17T09:56:00.000+08:00Hi Lydia, have you used all three? I'm curious how...Hi Lydia, have you used all three? I'm curious how different they are from each other. I read that the Bourbon variety is supposed to have the richest flavor. But it's always nice to be able to buy local right? :)<BR/><BR/>Sidney, haha. Cheers! :)<BR/><BR/>Belinda, I'm jealous! I miss London so much and I really want to go back for a visit. And yes, exotic markets are my weakness. :)<BR/><BR/>Hi christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170119649259510290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-11508823427586984912007-08-17T08:24:00.000+08:002007-08-17T08:24:00.000+08:00Nena, how about vanilla olive oil ice cream? Time ...Nena, how about vanilla olive oil ice cream? Time to pull out the ice cream maker! And I can imagine the flavors intensifying in a bread/muffin/cupcake!Watergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15108188644976124124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-13843474674399546012007-08-17T08:09:00.000+08:002007-08-17T08:09:00.000+08:00I've been spending time with family visiting from ...I've been spending time with family visiting from London, and I'm now getting a chance to catch up on reading my favorite blogs, so I was thrilled to see new posts from you, Christine. What an interesting post with all of the tidbits of information about vanilla...yes, I agree, vanilla is far from its "bland" reputation! And can I just say...NO FAIR that you got to buy your vanilla in Bali! :-Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00114357903650884040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-23005752300050068222007-08-17T06:46:00.000+08:002007-08-17T06:46:00.000+08:00I think I will stick with pure vodka... ;-)I think I will stick with pure vodka... ;-)Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02495108366627361182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-71346743611970659822007-08-17T03:55:00.000+08:002007-08-17T03:55:00.000+08:00I have some of each of the three types of vanilla ...I have some of each of the three types of vanilla in my pantry - the Tahitian was a gift from someone who traveled there; the Mexican I brought home from my own travels; and the Bourbon is easy to find. But I also keep - and prefer- vanilla extract made in Massachusetts by the Baldwin company. It is truly delicious, and is my vanilla of choice!Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18005372315838352874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-64566677315454784892007-08-16T22:11:00.000+08:002007-08-16T22:11:00.000+08:00Jen, yes! Get some at the market. Much cheaper tha...Jen, yes! Get some at the market. Much cheaper than then here. And while you're at it, get some kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)and peanut sauce for gado-gado. :) And if you like spicy stuff, try to find some bottled sambal too. I'm so excited for you, September right?! Hope you like the couscous, have it with a saucy dish for maximum satisfaction. :)<BR/><BR/>Anonymous, thank you! And yes, I took christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170119649259510290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-4193815853876872832007-08-16T21:44:00.000+08:002007-08-16T21:44:00.000+08:00Yayyyy I finally managed to show up at a normal (a...Yayyyy I finally managed to show up at a normal (able to eat after your blog makes me hungry hour). Course since I work in a restuarant, I will now go to work and eat everything in site. I can see it now:<BR/><BR/>Oprah: So bd, how did you get to be 782 pounds?<BR/><BR/>BD: It was gypsy!<BR/><BR/>Oprah: ahhh I see, Yeah I had that problem too, doughnut?briliantdonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05159881776835603748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-8371416300446075932007-08-16T17:34:00.000+08:002007-08-16T17:34:00.000+08:00love the photos nens! i did make vanilla sugar fr...love the photos nens! i did make vanilla sugar from pods i bought from cook's exchange and i was very happy that it was locally grown.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-30262447116129326922007-08-16T14:59:00.000+08:002007-08-16T14:59:00.000+08:00Did you know that they are locally grown too? I t...Did you know that they are locally grown too? I think your pictures are really beautiful! Did you take that first one?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-8299929228692335662007-08-16T10:15:00.000+08:002007-08-16T10:15:00.000+08:00Christine!!! Lovely photo and post! The Vanilla be...Christine!!! Lovely photo and post! The Vanilla bean is definitely not ordinary...as it has the magic of making food extra special =) I have never made anything with REAL vanilla beans..I have yet to that too! So vanilla beans abound in UBUD!!! I'll definitely check out the markets in bali for these babies (mura ba dun? hehhe)<BR/><BR/>btw, my sis went home with a bag of couscous from santi's Jen Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589709970672153456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-14364152636298249632007-08-16T09:55:00.000+08:002007-08-16T09:55:00.000+08:00Hi Nina, glad you like the photos! :) You can buy...Hi Nina, glad you like the photos! :) You can buy vanilla beans in specialty shops like Santi's, Spices & Flavors, Cook's Exchange and Gourdo's to name a few. <BR/><BR/>Katrina, I agree, while chocolate tastes better most of the time (I still prefer vanilla over chocolate for certain stuff), vanilla smells infinitely better! :) Someone once gave me a big vanilla-bean scented Yankee candle, it christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170119649259510290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-30734444168422029312007-08-16T09:29:00.000+08:002007-08-16T09:29:00.000+08:00Love all your "projects"! :) I have tons of vodka...Love all your "projects"! :) I have tons of vodka leftover from the wedding (more than a year ago can you believe...where are all the vodka drinkers in the world???) so I'll definitely make this :) (and the sugar!)<BR/><BR/>Mila's right about the olive oil...I sometimes put vanilla extract in my salad dressings...it's really good!<BR/><BR/>Mila, even if I make some I still want some of your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-86785591793450154272007-08-16T08:45:00.000+08:002007-08-16T08:45:00.000+08:00So I don't have to give you homemade vanilla essen...So I don't have to give you homemade vanilla essence (from my vodka/vanilla bean stash) this xmas :(<BR/>but glad to know we're together in making vanilla bean yumminess. Try adding the pods to salt and to olive oil (or extra virgin coconut oil too). I'm looking forward to buying a load of vanilla in september.Watergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15108188644976124124noreply@blogger.com