Extracts

I just bought Shimaya brand dashi powder without MSG. It took me a long time to find it in a local market. I just found out that Yeast Extract is pretty much the same as MSG, and it's listed in t...

any leads for kosher for passover rum extract/almond extract or whole cloves? I know it is late in the holiday but was wondering if anyone saw them?

by Tehama 14 years ago

So.... if a recipe calls for a split vanilla bean, can I substitute an amount of liquid vanilla extract? Thank you so much for your advice!

by Gooseberry 14 years ago

Hello, I want to make my own vanilla extract by infusing split vanilla pods in vodka for a couple months (using 8-10 beans per litre vodka). All the recipes I've read recommend vodka, because of...

by toodie jane 15 years ago

They moved everything in my local store around, including the spices. They now are a small section near the packaged flour and baking mixes, which actually makes sense. But no more pure vanilla ext...

by phedre 14 years ago

Buy the others to tide you over, but the best thing you can do is make your own! It's so easy. Get a bottle of vodka, and a few vanilla beans (I get one each of the Tahitian and Bourbon beans). T...

What are the differences? Are there specific uses for each? For my first batch of peppermint bark, I used an old bottle of McCormick peppermint extract. It turned out quite well, but I thought t...

by pbo2444 14 years ago

does anyone know where I can order or buy coffee extract? I am in eastern north carolina.

by calla0413 14 years ago

In my quest to try to make some new holiday goodies among the many is peppermint bark. The ingredients call for peppermint extract. Where can I find such an item? I've checked the usual suspects...

by digkv 14 years ago

I'm planning on making Heidi Swanson's thin mints again and last time I added some peppermint extract (from TJ's) my chocolate seized on me but I did put it in the microwave. Is it possible to add...

I have been seeing a lot of recipes this holiday season that use rum extract. Would it work to use real rum instead? Can you use real alcohol in your baking or does the flavor "bake out"? I'd al...

I'm looking for some good vanilla and maybe some almond extract. The ones at the supermarket arent too tasty. I've been to the Jean Talon market and but nobodies seems to have it in extract for...

My son has requested a coconut cake that contains almond extract (or almond flavoring) as an ingredient for his birthday this year. I've scrolled through many prior posts about coconut cakes; but ...

by Cheese Boy 14 years ago

I've got an unopened bottle of Almond extract sitting around and collecting dust. Can anyone suggest some tried & true recipes ??? Cookies, cakes, whipped creams, drinks, ... you name it, I'll ...

Making a recipe that calls for vanilla extract this afternoon. I have some beans, but have never used them before. Can I steep them in the coffee that is also called for in the recipe or should ...

I've got a recipe for cookies that calls for maple extract. I don't think we can buy maple extract here in England, I could be wrong. So, does anyone know if I can buy it (if so, where?) if not, wh...

by Amy_C 15 years ago

Are there any stores in Seattle that sell almond extract, cake flour, and gelatin at an affordable price. I've seen all three at my local Safeway but I'm just wondering if there is somewhere I can...

No kidding. I am hoping to make something that calls for vanilla extract, which is completely unavailable in the rural region of Germany I'm staying in. Folks here just don't use the stuff. But ...