vanilla pods

[claybury]

is there much difference in vanilla pods as against vanilla extract to use in a recipe. thanks

[puddicat]

yes yes yes,you are using the best in vanilla pods,the perfume and the seeds,dont get that in the second best vanilla extract!!!

[Jugglering]

Yep..... if you place a couple of vanilla pods in a little sugar, leave them there for a few days (preferably at least a week though).... the difference is amazing..

It's a bit like comparing instant cheapo coffee (say Nescaf�) with freshly brewed real coffee (say fromfrom a filter machine).... no real comparison.. different animals really..