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Fruit Butters
Fruit butters let the real taste of the fruit shine through because they use less sugar and no pectin.

Croatian Strudel
There are many versions of strudel out there. Some use "filo" dough, others use puff pastry. But Croatian strudels, like this one, use a dough that is stretched thin, filled and rolled, and baked until flaky and golden.

What Pastry Chefs Have to Say About Whole Vanilla Beans
Many pastry chefs believe vanilla beans are superior to vanilla extract.

How Vanilla Is Processed
The process for vanilla extraction.

Vanilla Tutorial
Vanilla comes in many forms -- extracts, whole bean or pod, paste, sugar and powder.

There's Nothing Ordinary About Vanilla
Pure vanilla extract is so important in baking. When you're going to take the time to create a delicious Eastern European dessert or pastry from scratch, use pure vanilla extract. Artificial vanilla simply won't do. But did you realize where it comes from? Read on.