vanilla bean
noun
: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce
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Grab a pint of: The Heavenly Atmosphere of Unrelenting Nothingness, an imperial stout with flavors of hazelnut, cocoa nibs, toasted coconut, vanilla bean and sea salt (14% ABV).
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Laura Barrero, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024
Another special, The Jones ($5.75), is made with honey, vanilla bean, cinnamon, orange bitters, espresso and milk.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 9 Oct. 2024
Put the sweet potato flesh, mascarpone, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon salt, vanilla bean seeds, and orange zest in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
Add one split vanilla bean to the pan with the cinnamon stick.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
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Laura Barrero, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024
Another special, The Jones ($5.75), is made with honey, vanilla bean, cinnamon, orange bitters, espresso and milk.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 9 Oct. 2024
Put the sweet potato flesh, mascarpone, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon salt, vanilla bean seeds, and orange zest in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
Add one split vanilla bean to the pan with the cinnamon stick.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Vanilla bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanilla%20bean. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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