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While it was one of the sweetest vanilla ice creams we tasted, the sugar was well balanced with a strong, smooth vanilla flavor thanks to both vanilla extract and a generous amount of vanilla beans.

Later, the vanilla beans dry in the sun for two weeks, followed by months of dehydrating the pods in the shade. Then the dried beans are enclosed in a teak maturation trunk for at least a year.

Throwing out those old condiment bottles is a waste. From using them as salad dressing vessels to party favors to hummingbird feeders, they can be repurposed.

Farmers often look to plant corn and soybeans in eastern and central Nebraska, but in the west, the soil and climate is perfect for dry edible beans.

Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans are the ideal side dish for summer grilling season and they could not be any easier to make from scratch.

Jon Hanson, owner of Hanson's Vanilla in Fargo, imports vanilla beans from around the world. He uses a professional kitchen to process and bottle the vanilla for customers everywhere.

Vanilla extract is made from the pods of the vanilla plant. Discover the health benefits of vanilla, including its antioxidant properties and potential effects on mood and digestion.

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