Where To Buy Vanilla Beans?

Baking By CupcakeQT82 Updated 10 Sep 2011 , 12:49am by scp1127

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CupcakeQT82 Posted 9 Sep 2011 , 1:15am
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So, I found a great recipe for vanilla bean cake mix for cupcakes I am doing for a baby shower in about two weeks. However, I would like to use real vanilla beans. I hate to order online and pay shipping, and there is an Amish bulk goods store that has them 2 for $6. Is there somewhere better to buy them? I haven't searched high and low but I definitely don't live in a big city by any means. TIA!

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jagar Posted 9 Sep 2011 , 1:34am
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This was the best deal I found online..and free shipping!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CPZSC8/?tag=cakecentral-20

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maryj Posted 9 Sep 2011 , 1:48am
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matthewkyrankelly Posted 9 Sep 2011 , 1:53am
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Maryj is right. Vanilla products USA on ebay is great. For $30 I got 100's of beans to give as gifts and bake and make vanilla. They even threw in a different variety free. Very good deal. Very good beans.

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scp1127 Posted 9 Sep 2011 , 10:14am
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I get mine the same place as jagar. They actually come from my favorite extract place, Olive Nation. The taste (in homemade vanilla extract) is something I had never tasted. They are excellent beans, and the correct ones for extract.

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scp1127 Posted 9 Sep 2011 , 10:14am
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I get mine the same place as jagar. They actually come from my favorite extract place, Olive Nation. The taste (in homemade vanilla extract) is something I had never tasted. They are excellent beans, and the correct ones for extract.

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CupcakeQT82 Posted 9 Sep 2011 , 1:28pm
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Thanks so much ladies! Not sure how I missed some of these deals! This looks much more promising than what I've come across. I just couldn't see coughing up $7 for 1-2 beans!

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scp1127 Posted 9 Sep 2011 , 3:15pm
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I remember those days. The stores make you think that is a good deal.

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armywife1 Posted 9 Sep 2011 , 4:04pm
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Wow, that's a great deal on ebay! I want to order some, but which one is better Madagascar or Tahitian? I've never used vanilla bean before.

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matthewkyrankelly Posted 9 Sep 2011 , 6:14pm
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Order the right amount of Madagascar and they throw in some Tahitian for free. Then you can try them both!

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sccandwbfan Posted 9 Sep 2011 , 8:27pm
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If you have a World Markeet in your area, I buy 2 for 2.98. They are not super plump, but the amount on seeds (or whatever the inside is called) is great for cakes and cupcake.

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Christy

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scp1127 Posted 10 Sep 2011 , 12:49am
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An extract tip: The plump beans are not the best for extract. They have more liquid and it takes away from the taste. A company should be able to direct you to the best bean for the particular job.

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