On the heels of Emma's post on imitation vanilla vs. the real stuff comes this rejection of vanilla entirely. Why do so many recipes call for up to a tablespoon of vanilla when there are many other options for flavoring? Discover nine alternatives to vanilla below.
Today's Delicious Links
• Beet Soup in Roasted Acorn Squash - An interesting combination, and great presentation too.
• The Vanilla Conspiracy - Ditching vanilla in favor of citrus, cider, syrups, vinegar...
• Portion Control Mats at Delight.com. Silly? Helpful?
• Baked Spinach Chips at Cooking Books. How delicious do these look!
We have made the beet soup in acorn squash many times. We have served it for several years for Thanksgiving. The soup is also wonderful by itself. Our friends commented that the best part of the squash is the part that caramelizes on the bottom when it bakes!
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