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It is the ancient
Totonaco
Indians of Mexico who were the first keepers of the secrets of vanilla. When they were defeated by the Aztecs, they were demanded to relinquish their exotic fruit of the Tlilxochitl vine, vanilla pods. When, in turn, the Aztecs were defeated by the conquering Spaniard, Hernando Cortez, he returned to Spain with the precious plunder - vanilla beans - which were combined with cacao to make an unusual and pleasing drink. For eighty years, this special beverage was only enjoyed by the nobility and the very rich. Then, in 1602, Hugh Morgan, apothecary to Queen Elizabeth I, suggested that vanilla could be used as a flavoring all by itself, and the versatility of the exotic bean was finally uncovered. http://www.nielsenmassey.com/historyofvanilla.htm
History of vanillaSlide3
Indonesia
Mexico
TahitiMadagasar (pictured)Costa RicaIndiaUgandaJamacia
Where is vanilla grown?Slide4
Vanilla beans are the fruit of an orchid
Vanilla beans are hand pollinated when the flower opens
The beans are picked greenThe beans are then cured for 3-6 monthsThe liquid vanilla is made from the hot or cold extraction process where a water/alcohol mix is circulated over and through the beans this process can take 3-5 weeksThe entire cultivation process from planting to market can take five to six years! How is Vanilla Grown? Slide5
Vanilla Video ClipSlide6
How often are vanilla beans harvested?
Three times a year
Twice a yearOnce a yearAnswer: CVanilla FactsSlide7
Who is credited with introducing Vanilla to the USA?
George Washington
Thomas JeffersonDolly MadisonTeddy Roosevelt Answer: BThomas Jefferson brought vanilla beans back after serving as ambassador to the king of France in the late 1700’sVanilla factsSlide8
Vanilla helps eliminate odors
Put a vanilla bean under the seat of your car to eliminate musty odors
Add a few drops of vanilla to a can of paint to reduce the odorThe USA consumes 1200 tons of vanilla beans a year!Vanilla is used on the hands of fisherman to mask their smell so fish won’t detect themA teaspoon of vanilla can cut acidity in tomato sauces Other Vanilla FactsSlide9
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