On 9 Jan 2005 18:31:54 -0800, "Bronwyn" > wrote:

>I have just found a terrific mail order site for Madagascan vanilla
>beans. They are based in Cairns, Queensland and don't change postage
>for domestic orders. The order was received by return mail.
>You can buy the beans in different quantities. I bought pack of 40
>beans for AUD50 and shared them with three foodie friends. Whooohooo!!
>Check their site out at www.palmplantations.com.au
>
>Cheers Bronwyn, who might just make vanilla cream caramels for dinner
>tonight!!

Arrrrgh! That's free. Well, nearly so. I've paid as much as $5 US
for one. What good fortune to have such a treat so cheap.

Have you ever used vanilla in savory dishes? I've seen it in
Caribbean seafood recipes, but never tried it myself.


modom

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