Best brand of vanilla

Yes, vanilla salt is quite popular! I enjoy making as many ingredients at home as possible. I give them as gifts at the holidays.

A number of people have tried making their own here. I don't like the homemade extract so much, but I do like putting a pod in salt or sugar and letting that sit for a while.

3or more months. Try it!

While I agree with all the vanillas listed here why not make ur own. Simple recipes are all over the web this season. I starting making my own this year and luv it. Get some bourbon or vodka even rum and split beans. Put in pretty bottle and let it mature about

Penzeys has three types of vanilla and they all have vanilla beans in the bottle. There is single strength, double strength and Mexican Vanilla. You can buy bottles as large as a quart. They also carry Vanilla Beans and Vanilla sugar. This is the best vanilla I have ever used.the catalogue is charming, and their stores if you are lucky enough to be near one, are a lot of fun... Rather like a candy shop. Orders over 30 dollars ship free.

I have Nielsen Massey in the cupboard, but am finishing off my Singing Dog first: there's a whole beanpod in the bottle!

I didn’t want to say that Penzey’s makes the vanilla--they carry the vanilla. Where’s an edit button when you need it?

Nielsen Massey is good, but Penzey’s also makes an excellent vanilla. It is produced by Lochhead Manufacturing Company, which was established in St. Louis in 1918.

My preference is Nielsen Massey Madagascar Bourbon pure vanilla. Most high-end markets carry it.