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Vanilla Poha Berry Muffins

Happy Mother’s Friday! At least, that’s what I’m calling it. Having five children, I figure I’d better milk as much celebration out of this special...

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Meatless Monday Taco Salad

What dressing goes good on a Taco Salad? I love a good, big salad. Especially when we grow the crisp greens and they are so fresh you can practic...

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Emma’s 18th Birthday!

Bittersweet BirthdayEmma turned 18 last week. She is such a lovely person to be with. What I mean is, we look forward to just being with her. She i...

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Hot Buttered Vanilla-Rum

It has been cold and rainy on our mountain in Hawaii. I’m not complaining, but rather enjoying the change of pace. Sometimes, it is nice to have so...

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Making Vanilla Lemon Curd

    6 egg yolks (save whites for a genoise recipe I’m posting on Friday–or, make an omelette for    lunch!)    2 whole eggs    1 1/2 cup sugar    ...

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A Vanilla Mary

Friday Vanilla Libations from The Vanilla ChefI made this first with my sister who was visiting, oh, back ten years or so. She was a bartender at ...

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Winter Warmth “With Lemons”

We DO have a Winter here in Hawaii–and, I know, it is NOTHING like the cold temperatures that some of you get–it does allow us to have lovely fire...

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Flavoring Alcohol With Vanilla

Flavoring your alcohol with vanilla is one of the easiest ways to take your drinks to the next level. We recommend one vanilla bean to every twelve...

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