Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques

Arguing that vanilla’s reputation as ‘plain’ is thoroughly undeserved, author Shauna Sever aims to propel the bean’s reputation from ordinary to extraordinary. Her writing style is lively and compelling, describing the tropical plant’s origins and history and how the beans are grown, harvested and processed into extracts, pastes and powders. Recipes for the likes of Twinkie Bundt Cake and Nutty Vanilla Spread are fun and creative too.