Help me save my vanilla plant! Its leaves are turning black and rotting from the bottom up. Too much water? Not enough? Lost cause? Help me green thumbs! [more inside]
posted by gilsonal on Sep 19, 2009 - 5 answers

Identify this smell filter: I just used some McCormick brand vanilla extract and it smells exactly like kindergarten. My husband agreed. Our only guess is that it smells like the paste we used to use with the little stick shown here with Ralph Wiggum. [more inside]
posted by artychoke on Mar 16, 2009 - 24 answers

What is the difference between the original Ben & Jerry's Heath Bar Crunch and the Vanilla Heath Bar Crunch sold now? [more inside]
posted by mirepoix on May 27, 2008 - 11 answers

I want to create an online forum to discuss literally all topics. I'll be recruiting well-rounded people who can discuss lots of different sorts of issues in depth. The problem is: what software to use? [more inside]
posted by jimmyjimjim on Oct 30, 2007 - 14 answers

I'm baking a cake on short notice. How should I substitute vanilla essence for vanilla extract? More importantly, the cake pan is a different size than is called for in the recipe, so how long and hot should I cook it? [more inside]
posted by Drop Daedalus on Mar 29, 2007 - 10 answers

What happened to Vanilla Coke/Pepsi Vanilla? I can't seem to find it anywhere any more, and I'm really missing my Cola Vanilla fix! (I live in Massachusetts, if that's important)
posted by deansfurniture5 on Dec 27, 2006 - 19 answers

I bought some Mexican vanilla at an import shop, but after some reading I'm sure that it's synthetic. Is there any way to tell if it's safe? [more inside]
posted by jheiz on Dec 19, 2006 - 8 answers

HomebrewFilter: How to best go about brewing up a vanilla porter? [more inside]
posted by Doublewhiskeycokenoice on Dec 16, 2006 - 6 answers

I am looking for the name of some delicious French biscuits or, ahem, cookies which seem easily found in any French supermarket or corner store, but elusive on the internets.... [more inside]
posted by clarkie666 on Oct 26, 2006 - 9 answers

Does anyone have a recipe for a Mango Vanilla Mojito? [more inside]
posted by aaronh on Jul 4, 2006 - 10 answers

My mother has been using one particular brand of Mexican Vanilla for years and is almost out of it. She says she can't find it anymore and I'm kinda bummed because it made the best darned cookies. She says it is called La Puresa (Pureza?) and has a pale yellow label. She used to get it by the quart in liquor stores. Any clue as to where you can find the stuff now?
posted by slim on Apr 7, 2006 - 13 answers

[BakingFilter] What's the best vanilla extract in your opinion, and why? No artificial vanillas need apply, and we already use vanilla beans, so no need to suggest that either. Uses will include baking and homemade ice cream.
posted by biscotti on Sep 6, 2004 - 9 answers