vanilla
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She said the previous year's drought may have contributed to the vanilla shortage.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Edmond Albius devised the hand-pollination technique that made vanilla cultivation commercially viable; he died in poverty after emancipation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Even the vanilla scent near the sweet shop had faded.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
This year's offerings include the "Best in Show," the "Golden Cut Margarita," the "Maestro Martini" and "The Sequel," made with gold vanilla edible paint streaked along the side.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
We boil milk, sugar, and spices, as if we’re making vanilla pudding.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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