Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract, 8 oz.

I bake a good deal when I have the time, but had never gotten around to trying Nielsen Massey's Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla until very recently. It is by far and away the best vanilla I have ever used, period. I loved it so much I bought 2 extra bottles for my pantry so I won't run out! It has added a new depth of flavor to old standard recipes I've used for years. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Quite possibly the best vanilla out there. Recommended by a friend, I was extremely overjoyed when a chef from the Institute f Culinary Education also promoted the use of this vanilla saying it is the only one she uses. The smell is intoxicating and with that one whiff, you will understand why you can never go back to the supermarket brands. The flavors of all your baked goods will transform instantly. One thing I learned over the years while baking: never, ever sacrifice the vanilla or butter you use!