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The Vanilla Chef
The Vanilla Chef Cookbook is here! Order now! The Vanilla Queen — Patricia Rain — is pleased to announce the publication of The Vanilla Chef. The first authoritative book on vanilla in over a decade The Vanilla Chef is the ideal book for everyone who loves vanilla. The Vanilla Chef offers an abundance of tips and suggestions for choosing and using vanilla beans and extracts in everything from daily fare to sumptuous celebrations. More than 130 recipes entice readers with delicious and unique ways to incorporate vanilla in traditional favorites as well as specialties not normally associated with vanilla's sweet flavor and fragrance. Whether your preference is to sip a Vanilla Mojito, feast on Salmon in a Rum Curry Vanilla Sauce, spice up a barbeque with Vanilla Honey Chipotle Salsa or satisfy your sweet tooth with delicate homemade marshmallows, it's all here to enjoy. You can place an order now at the discounted price of $13.95--a $2.00 savings off the list price. $1.00 from the purchase of each copy of The Vanilla Chef will be donated to a medical fund for the children of vanilla farmers in Mexico. Be a part of the solution by purchasing your copy today! WHAT THE CRITICS SAY ABOUT THE VANILLA CHEF " As far as I'm concerned, Patricia Rain is the authority on vanilla. As someone who couldn't possibly imagine life without the amazing allure of vanilla, it's Patricia I turn to when I want to learn more. Now Patricia shares her vast knowledge with you in this comprehensive guide to vanilla. Whether you're a professional chef or a home cook The Vanilla Chef is the ideal book for everyone who loves vanilla. The Vanilla Chef will certainly open your eyes to the aromas, flavors, origins, and the shameless seduction of vanilla." -David Lebovitz Pastry Chef, culinary instructor and author of "Room For Dessert" and "Ripe For Dessert" www.davidlebovitz.com " Vanilla--it's not just for cookies anymore! Patricia Rain's outstanding and innovative recipes using this "Tropical Treasure" will certainly enliven your repertoire of old standards. It's time to have a new "Secret Ingredient" in your cupboard! The Vanilla Chef represents a lifetime of passion and commitment for All Things Vanilla--a must have for your collection!" -Chef Dave Nelson CEO of the award winning culinary site Chef2Chef.net: www.chef2chef.net " Vanilla - the most versatile of flavors! Patricia Rain has demystified both the bean and how to use it to brighten up dishes from soup to nuts. A great book for those who cook and those who love to eat. Thanks to the Vanilla Queen, you'll never take vanilla for granted again!" -Sally Bernstein Editor in Chief, Sally's Place, award winning site: www.sallys-place.com " Not so long ago, vanilla was synonymous with bland, safe and boring. Our reigning vanilla queen has done much to correct this misconception and that alone is enough to justify her crown. Yet Patricia Rain continues to venture deep into the sensual mysteries of the seductive vanilla bean, always returning from her journeys with delicious tales of passion and grace." -Michele Anna Jordan Culinary Historian, Radio Broadcaster, Author of numerous books, including "Mustard, Oil and Vinegar" and "Salt and Pepper" " The Vanilla.COMpany has been a great help for my work as a pastry and baking instructor. My students have used it for resource information on vanilla as well as inspiration for recipes. Now with The Vanilla Chef my students can have their own personal guidebook to the delights of vanilla." -Stephany Buswell Certified Master Baker, Culinary Arts Instructor, Cabrillo College Table of Contents Introduction 1 The Legend of Vanilla 3 A Brief History of Vanilla 5 Everything About Vanilla Fast Facts 8 Frequently Asked Questions 10 All About Vanilla Extracts and Flavors 13 How to Use and Choose Vanilla Beans 18 A Word About Mexican and Caribbean Vanilla Extracts 20 Vanilla Magic 21 Recipes Introduction to Recipes 24 Make Your Own Vanilla Extract 26 Sugar 27 Oils, Vinegars, Honey and Syrups 28 Beverages Cordials, Liqueurs and Alcoholic Beverages 31 Non-Alcoholic Beverages 43 Entreés 60 Side Dishes Soups 82 Salads 90 Fruits 94 Vegetables 100 Grains 105 Breads 109 Desserts Ice Creams, Custards and Creams 127 Cakes and Pies 143 Cookies 161 Specialties Dressings, Marinades and Mustards 168 Sweet or Savory Sauces and Spreads 174 Dessert Specialties 179 About The Vanilla.COMpany 187 Acknowledgements 188 Testimonials 189
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