On Nov 20, 11:21*am, Peter Lucas > wrote:
> Darren > wrote in news:833ac5f0-0b6d-4892-a9be-
> :
>
> > Hello all,
> > I have a question regarding using vanilla beans. I want to make some
> > sort of fruit cobbler soon, and I want to make homemade vanilla ice-
> > cream to go with it. I have never attempted vanilla ice cream, but
> > have made many other flavors with excellent results.
> > My questions a *Is the flavor of the vanilla better if using
> > vanilla beans rather than vanilla
> > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * extract?
> > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Is the difference really noticeable?
> > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Where in the supermarket would I find
> > vanilla beans?
>
> > As always, any ideas, hints, or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> eBay for the vanilla beans. Very cheap, and you get heaps to experiment
> with. I've only ever seen vanilla bean icecream made.
>
> Recipes......
>
> http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/7008...bean+ice+cream
>
> or.........
>
> http://tinyurl.com/5jtc55
>
> --
> Peter Lucas
> Brisbane
> Australia
>
> "The joys of the table belong equally to all ages, conditions, countries
> and times; they mix with all other pleasures, and remain the last to
> console us for their loss."
> Jean Antheleme Brillet-Savarin,

I saw that the other day when you were talking about it- incredible
deal!