tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post7533102888746185713..comments2024-02-06T10:23:35.321-08:00Comments on Sharon M. Himsl - Shells, Tales and Sails: V is for Vanilla: Yummy Fruits A-ZSharon Himslhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-46213946235637494692014-04-26T00:30:27.091-07:002014-04-26T00:30:27.091-07:00I know, isn't that amazing? The second most ex...I know, isn't that amazing? The second most expensive spice in the world too. Really changes my perspective. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-42107686817051832132014-04-26T00:28:55.125-07:002014-04-26T00:28:55.125-07:00Hi Inge. And GOOD question. I wasn't too happy...Hi Inge. And GOOD question. I wasn't too happy reading that either. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-74441014429269393392014-04-26T00:27:38.483-07:002014-04-26T00:27:38.483-07:00Good for you....I'm a convert now. Replacing t...Good for you....I'm a convert now. Replacing the cheap imitation!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-5904970356146976622014-04-26T00:26:40.771-07:002014-04-26T00:26:40.771-07:00Have always preferred vanilla too...but with choco...Have always preferred vanilla too...but with chocolate topping :) I wonder if anyone has written his story. Hmm....Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-53256447663344444542014-04-26T00:24:54.445-07:002014-04-26T00:24:54.445-07:00I am now a vanilla convert. Never realized there w...I am now a vanilla convert. Never realized there was such a difference.Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-73742116841732768262014-04-26T00:24:07.228-07:002014-04-26T00:24:07.228-07:00Now that I know the difference, I'll spend the...Now that I know the difference, I'll spend the extra money next time around. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-74553114386834566752014-04-26T00:22:42.826-07:002014-04-26T00:22:42.826-07:00Ditto :)Ditto :)Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-31682033930828486022014-04-26T00:22:27.968-07:002014-04-26T00:22:27.968-07:00Yum....I'm nuts about ice cream too. I always ...Yum....I'm nuts about ice cream too. I always buy vanilla bean when it's available.Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-76492569113048966072014-04-26T00:21:30.473-07:002014-04-26T00:21:30.473-07:00Good girl! I've been doing it on the cheap.......Good girl! I've been doing it on the cheap....but no more. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-10046347310656291012014-04-26T00:19:59.842-07:002014-04-26T00:19:59.842-07:00I never grow tired of the scent either. It's m...I never grow tired of the scent either. It's my favorite. Thanks, Nana. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-2889805362124970642014-04-26T00:19:10.926-07:002014-04-26T00:19:10.926-07:00Thank you. I learned a lot too!Thank you. I learned a lot too!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-15515885973060531502014-04-26T00:18:39.178-07:002014-04-26T00:18:39.178-07:00Same here. I'll be a different shopper next ti...Same here. I'll be a different shopper next time around.Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-29550306206245444752014-04-26T00:17:05.762-07:002014-04-26T00:17:05.762-07:00Glad you enjoyed it, Heather. Thanks for visiting....Glad you enjoyed it, Heather. Thanks for visiting. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-72169175006198664032014-04-26T00:16:39.945-07:002014-04-26T00:16:39.945-07:00Definitely worth using the real thing, too. Thanks...Definitely worth using the real thing, too. Thanks, Ida. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-53665029352440168152014-04-25T23:06:53.360-07:002014-04-25T23:06:53.360-07:00I didn't realize vanilla was a fruit. It's...I didn't realize vanilla was a fruit. It's interesting how it's now considered so "plain" when it's actually so hard to cultivate and is from an orchid. I believe "Good Eats" did an episode on vanilla, and since then I've developed more of an appreciation for it.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-61059901893514266272014-04-25T14:05:13.580-07:002014-04-25T14:05:13.580-07:00This revelation begs the question who "harves...This revelation begs the question who "harvests" this beaver gland essence?<br />You bet, I'll stick to the real thing from now on. The alternative is a little unsavory (pun totally intended).Inge H. Borghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235501820087500582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-91287776651810950452014-04-25T12:37:15.033-07:002014-04-25T12:37:15.033-07:00I'm a "real" vanilla user. And now I...I'm a "real" vanilla user. And now I have even more reason to stick with my choice. Thanks! Very interesting history of the vanilla bean. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-56591552051321425782014-04-25T12:18:58.306-07:002014-04-25T12:18:58.306-07:00I love, love, love vanilla. I know lots of people ...I love, love, love vanilla. I know lots of people think I'm weird because I much prefer vanilla ice cream to chocolate. <br />Interesting history about the 12 year old slave! I guess it's a safe bet he didn't get to capitalize on his discovery in his lifetime though. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-4470275421560904882014-04-25T11:44:48.080-07:002014-04-25T11:44:48.080-07:00Real vanilla is the best ever. Expensive but worth...Real vanilla is the best ever. Expensive but worth the money. Real extract is good too. I sometimes make proper vanilla custard.Sally @ Breaking Coverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358187281658271969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-59547478064550657982014-04-25T11:36:24.378-07:002014-04-25T11:36:24.378-07:00I have to admit that I use artificial vanilla extr...I have to admit that I use artificial vanilla extract most of the time just because of the cost, but I have received pure vanilla extract as a gift before, and it's amazing! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03031820238864642845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-1605838126676046132014-04-25T11:17:09.179-07:002014-04-25T11:17:09.179-07:00I love vanilla--ice cream that is. =D I love vanilla--ice cream that is. =D Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-78342249774996851532014-04-25T11:11:03.634-07:002014-04-25T11:11:03.634-07:00I love vanilla ice cream, or vanilla anything -- d...I love vanilla ice cream, or vanilla anything -- don't know why 'plain vanilla' is bad. <br />Interesting to know all this - had no idea it came from a plant, and I should pay attention where I buy it from. <br />Silvia @<br /><a href="%E2%80%9D/silviatomasvillalobos.wordpress.com/%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">SilviaWrites</a>Silvia Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437144517262211712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-66296898143354107742014-04-25T11:02:33.915-07:002014-04-25T11:02:33.915-07:00I do buy the pure vanilla extract and Vanilla (Zuc...I do buy the pure vanilla extract and Vanilla (Zucker) powder when it is called for a german recipe. I had no idea that it was this rare and how critical the timing was to cultivate it. I didn't even know it came from an Orchid plant. Great post!Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-38258487869372449762014-04-25T08:21:13.076-07:002014-04-25T08:21:13.076-07:00I'm so glad I stopped by. Vanilla is yummy. Th...I'm so glad I stopped by. Vanilla is yummy. The only time I've seen it used was on the food network. I love it as a candle scent.Nana Prahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854685637338591856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-5969980267451856422014-04-25T08:17:00.065-07:002014-04-25T08:17:00.065-07:00Very interesting post. I had no idea vanilla came ...Very interesting post. I had no idea vanilla came from a bean. Guess I never thought about it before. Thanks for teaching me something new.debi o'neillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326849099713939434noreply@blogger.com