Pure Vanilla

You can forget all those preconceived notions of plain old vanilla, because there’s nothing boring or bland about this sweet cookbook by Shauna Sever! When she finally takes a breather from her decadent dessert blog - Piece of Cake - Shauna savors creative, new recipes that revolve around this exotic staple ingredient, which is beloved by gourmands across the globe. We’re not talking about blasé bakery icing and lifeless loaves! Inside this richly detailed, hardcover guide, ... More

You can forget all those preconceived notions of plain old vanilla, because there’s nothing boring or bland about this sweet cookbook by Shauna Sever! When she finally takes a breather from her decadent dessert blog - Piece of Cake - Shauna savors creative, new recipes that revolve around this exotic staple ingredient, which is beloved by gourmands across the globe. We’re not talking about blasé bakery icing and lifeless loaves! Inside this richly detailed, hardcover guide, the ever-exquisite Sever reveals every delicious secret behind her perfectly pillowy marshmallows, gorgeous glazed donuts, quintessentially cool coconut pops, luscious cheesecakes, uniquely infused liquors, and even vanilla-steeped bacon with brown sugar and black pepper. Cultivated from graceful orchids, before it’s cured, dried, conditioned, and delivered to your door, classic vanilla is about to steal the spotlight from its caramel and chocolaty cousins!