Comments on: Vanilla

By: Marketman

Marketman — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:45:36 +0000

reader, I have actually never seen pure vanilla extract for sale in Manila stores… but they might be available and I just haven’t found a source. They run $8-12 for a small bottle in the U.S. Magic Uli, sorry, I have no idea where to get the actual orchids.

By: reader

reader — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:26:59 +0000

where do i get pure vanilla extract here in manila, and how much would it set me back? haha! thanks :)

By: Magic Uli

Magic Uli — Tue, 12 May 2009 05:19:24 +0000

Hello guys. I live in the south Province of Cebu Isalnd, in Badian, near Kawasanfalls. I want have my own Vanilla, can somebody tell me where i can buy vanilla orchids on Cebu Island? or where in Cebu i can find Vanilla the true one not liquid..
Thanks for your help guys

By: arence delos reyes

arence delos reyes — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:34:01 +0000

we sell dragon fruits cutting and fruit itself…we got a plantation in bukidnon under bounty fresh food inc…pls contact me at my mobile 09175073004

By: Tatoosh

Tatoosh — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:36:49 +0000

Do you think that the vanilla beans are still available occasionally? I visit Manila occasionally, but I don’t know where Rockwell Mall or Cooks Exchange. Is Cooks Exchange a store? I really want to find vanilla beans here in the Philippines if possible, even if I have to go to Cebu or Mindanao. Thanks for any pointers.

By: artisan chocolatier

artisan chocolatier — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:16:38 +0000

In order to meet USA FDA standards, pure vanilla extract must contain 13.35 ounces of vanilla beans per gallon during extraction and 35 percent alcohol.

Vodka is a “natural” for extraction since its already has at least 35% alcohol by volume, has no strong taste (like brandy) and is all ready to go. All you have to do is split in half, chop, and drop the the corresponding amount of pods into the bottle. You will have to make it sit (give it a shake once in awhile) for at least a month, but its best to wait for at least six months before use. And just like fine wine, it gets better with age up to 5 years.

I buy my pods (long 5-7 inches) wholesale and use them for all my formulas. I also keep in stock (at any given time) about 2 kilos of sugar that I infused with vanilla pods and this is what i use when my formulas call for sugar.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:55:18 +0000

arence, I don’t have any dragon fruit plants nor do I sell anything…

By: arence delos reyes

arence delos reyes — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:51:22 +0000

i wanted to buy dragon fruit cutting, i heard one this reliable source that you are selling those thing…please let me know…feel free to contact me anytime..0917-577-8286..

regards../

By: goodtimer

goodtimer — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:02:27 +0000

I just read in an old issue of Cook magazine a recipe for vanilla extract: Split 5 vanilla bean pods in half and drop them in a sterilized glass bottle. Fill with 2 cups vodka and let stand in a cool place. Alcohol will turn dark brown and ready to use in about 1 month. The longer the beans stay in the alcohol, the stronger the flavor. You may also add more vodka to cover beans after using up the initial batch. Low-grade vodka may be used. Rum and brandy works as well but a neutral spirit like vodka is best.

By: Emmanuel C. Talag

Emmanuel C. Talag — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:41:48 +0000

The vanilla beans (locally-grown), together with the bottled cuttlefish ink which you featured recently in this website, are available at Terry Selection. They have two stores: one in the basement of The Podium and another at Karrivin Plaza in Pasong Tamo Extension.