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Vox Humana wrote:
> There was a big discussion about Mexican vanilla here a few months back. > Some people are hesitant to use it because of fear of toxicity. Others > claim that most imported vanilla from Mexico is actually synthetic. SNIP You could be right on both counts. Mr. Flores, the spice shop owner at the farmer's market told me it was real but who really knows? I am one of those people who could be fooled. Like with wine. I have to admit I'm not sure I could tell the difference between a $25 and a $75 bottle of wine. Same with vanilla, except that stuff from Wisconsin, it was awful. I've been going to the Flores spice shop for 25 years. A marvelous place with a marvelous odor. He helps me select different chilies to mix for my Chili powder. He has a section devoted to folk medicine. Not sure the efficacy but I tend to believe indigenous medicines may be underrated. I love the farmer's market. After a hearty breakfast at the restaurant there, where they serve real biscuits and fresh made sausage, a stroll through the stalls buying fresh produce tops off a Saturday morning. The spice shop is a darned interesting place to browse. Raj In Houston where it is actually snowing on Christmas eve!!!! Well, not big flakes, but white cold stuff. Merry Christmas |
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