tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6883762403650532052.post5646829245186968247..comments2023-10-15T00:17:24.943-07:00Comments on POLISHING OFF. . .: VANILLA EXTRACT - OVERRATED OR ESSENTIAL?Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13118392088203473769noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6883762403650532052.post-39891855611168167422009-12-15T12:40:29.641-08:002009-12-15T12:40:29.641-08:00Jackie S.- Vanilla Extract is essential, to making...Jackie S.- Vanilla Extract is essential, to making a recipe that is GOOD...GREAT!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6883762403650532052.post-62374626714821338592009-12-14T17:18:23.892-08:002009-12-14T17:18:23.892-08:00I'm a big fan of vanilla also but because I li...I'm a big fan of vanilla also but because I like to bake from scratch, I use a higher quality extract. I use a few different extracts. L, you have me intrigued. How are you making extract from vodka?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10908687544014590891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6883762403650532052.post-75320373070477917092009-12-09T12:56:33.747-08:002009-12-09T12:56:33.747-08:00I think that, if you use higher quality vanilla ex...I think that, if you use higher quality vanilla extract, it will be more noticeable if you use it or lose it. I'm personally a HUGE fan of vanilla---I throw a little into almost everything I bake.thecandiedmangohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10052359679240777844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6883762403650532052.post-43784252256615738992009-12-09T08:09:01.736-08:002009-12-09T08:09:01.736-08:00I really like the addition of vanilla extract. I m...I really like the addition of vanilla extract. I make my own from beans and vodka. Whan using an alcohol based extract, like most are,it is vital that you add them at the end. If you heat extracts for too long you burn them off completely and evaporate all flavor. It will taste as if you never used them. Adversely, when you cook with wine you want to add it early enough that the alcohol burns off leaving the flavor of the wine.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06172839282552405844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6883762403650532052.post-82751928420859095962009-12-09T07:51:28.716-08:002009-12-09T07:51:28.716-08:00This is an ingredient where quality really counts!...This is an ingredient where quality really counts! My mom makes special trips to Mexico just to buy their AMAZING vanilla. It's really inexpensive and GOOD. I'm spoiled now. If I try to use imitation vanilla... let's just say I'd rather leave it out! Vanilla isn't sweet. It just adds some warmth and complexity to a baked good. <br /><br />My view: If it's not excellent quality I'd rather do without!<br /><br />Almond extract is delicious and would change the flavor of the baked good. Maybe not in a bad way though.Liz (iceomatic's nails)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6883762403650532052.post-24760967645251185622009-12-09T06:46:15.371-08:002009-12-09T06:46:15.371-08:00I prefer vanilla beans and make my own extract out...I prefer vanilla beans and make my own extract out of vodka. LOLLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13643190926375085745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6883762403650532052.post-34233970492176448332009-12-09T00:26:59.950-08:002009-12-09T00:26:59.950-08:00I happen to love vanilla extract. I find that mos...I happen to love vanilla extract. I find that most recipes tend to not ask for enough for my tastes, so its pretty much the same as not adding any at all. However, there is a fine line between just enough vanilla and too much, so maybe the recipes are just erring on the side of caution.Jessi M (Lacquered, Painted, Polished)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05296350642692065400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6883762403650532052.post-66629428126665010832009-12-08T17:36:46.269-08:002009-12-08T17:36:46.269-08:00Definitely overrated! It's foul, chemically an...Definitely overrated! It's foul, chemically and doesn't even taste like vanilla.<br />Use the real stuff or don't use it at all I say. <br /><br />The same goes for cinnamon, rum and other extracts and essences. <br />Seriously, Rum cake without rum? They should hang the tasteless caveman who came up with that one. <br /><br />*Is passionate about flavour*Kirsten (The Dutch Nail Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05680663616581387258noreply@blogger.com