Hey, all - I need a good source for vanilla beans. My source has closed shop. Any recommendations?

[meryl]

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[florisandy]

Madagascar! Hey, you can get the vanilla beans and I'll get meself a lepur! Pack your bags Meryl!

 

[florisandy]

duh, lemur!

 

[meryl]

Okay, since you've already hijacked my post, this is for you:

http://www.erikvp.com/Images09/ring-tailed-lemur.jpg

 

[meryl]

And here's a leper for good measure.

 

[florisandy]

Oy! I'll take the lemur!

 

[florisandy]

Meryl.... I'll give you a link for vanilla beans if you promise to get rid of that

awful photo! Please??

 

[meryl]

LOL!. Okay it's a deal. It's removed. Now you owe me a link!

 

[florisandy]

Whew! I bow to you Meryl. You've saved me from spotted nightmares! Here ya go

Scroll down until you see:

Whole Vanilla Beans
Prime gourmet quality vanilla beans from the finest curers in the world.

I hope this helps Meryl.

http://www.nielsenmassey.com/vanillainformation.htm

 

[cheezz]

Cost Plus World Market..... Trader Joes.... King Arthur (bit expensive, but vanilla crush...hmmmmm)

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/ingredients/vanillas

 

[angak]

amazon

 

[meryl]

Thanks, guys, but I'm looking for a T&T source. Anyone have one?

 

[marilynfl]

Meryl, I've bought from Penzy's...they were good. Not cheap. I think GayleMO buys bulk off ebay and

was happy with them? But don't quote me on that....I'm still finishing my first cup of coffee. We have many more milligrams of caffeine to go before I can be trusted to provide viable information.

 

[maycee]

I like the beans from Penzey's, too. They are $7.25 for 3 vs. W/S at $8.50 for 2.

 

[amanda_pennsylvania]

I've bought vanilla beans from The Spice House in Chicago.

I've bought wonderful vanilla beans there. The family that owns it is related to the family that owns the Penzey's store.

In fact, I'm on my last jar of really good vanilla. I need to get some more...

http://www.thespicehouse.com/

 

[maycee]

Wow, they're cheaper than Penzey's for the same thing.

They even carry Penzey's Sunny Paris for less. I will be shopping at The Spice House in Chicago from now on.

Thanks, Amanda!

 

[music-city-missy]

Costco - they have been carrying them lately and they are good and reasonably priced.

 

[amanda_pennsylvania]

No problem! It's a great store. Wonderful products.

 

[angak]

M, where did we buy those spices from recently with the free shipping coupon? do they have v beans?