vanilla bean
noun
: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce
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Sixth course: Bourbon and star anise poached pear compote with vanilla bean and rosewater ice cream, cookie crumbs, mint and orange zest.
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
There are so many autumn scents to fall in love with: apple cinnamon, pumpkin spice, warm chai scents, and even those with notes of vanilla bean or honey.
—Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024
On the nose, there are notes of red grape must, cherry preserves, praline, orange peel, vanilla bean, clove and zesty oak.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Bakery items Apple Chai Crumble Muffin: Made with Granny Smith apples and chai spices: cardamom, clove, cinnamon and vanilla bean.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
There are so many autumn scents to fall in love with: apple cinnamon, pumpkin spice, warm chai scents, and even those with notes of vanilla bean or honey.
—Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024
On the nose, there are notes of red grape must, cherry preserves, praline, orange peel, vanilla bean, clove and zesty oak.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Bakery items Apple Chai Crumble Muffin: Made with Granny Smith apples and chai spices: cardamom, clove, cinnamon and vanilla bean.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Vanilla bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanilla%20bean. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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