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Peter Lucas[_2_]

merryb > wrote in news:2d554542-7f74-49f4-9e67-
:

> 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 differen
> ce really noticeable?
>> > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Where in the su
> permarket 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.
>>

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

It sure is.

You get to the stage of giving the beans away willy-nilly because there
is so damn many!!

--
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,