Suggested uses of Madagascar vanilla pods:
In baking - use in dry mixes (think homemade hot chocolate mix or pancake mix), breads, frostings, icing, and buttercreams, or sprinkle on top of cakes, cookies or doughnuts
When cooking - easily mixes in liquid without clumping, use in sauces
In desserts - add to chocolates, meringues, custards, ice creams, and gelatos
In beverages - add to coffee, tea, hot cocoa, smoothies, protein shakes, cocktails
On fruit - sprinkle vanilla on fresh fruit instead of sugar
Other uses - flavor sugar, salt, butter, nut butter, oil, lemon curd
How to store vanilla pods?
Just like other vanilla products, store vanilla bean in an airtight (preferably glass) container, and keep in a cool, dry, dark place. Avoid extreme temperatures, and moist, humid, warm places. Do not freeze or refrigerate vanilla,
