The age old question: chocolate or vanilla?

There are two types of people in this world ... those who prefer chocolate and those who prefer vanilla. I prefer vanilla! Vanilla milk, Vanilla Vodka, vanilla ice cream, coffee and of course French Vanilla vanilla Cola and Pinot Grigio vanilla Vin, who had a brief early in my local liquor store. The list goes on and on!

One of the most surprising of vanilla would be its ability to be so many things to many people. Vanilla has unparalleled versatility than any other flavor. However, it is the second most expensive Spice after Saffron because vanilla pods grow seed is so labor intensive. It is hand pollination and a process of cultivation, from planting to the market an average of 5-6 years! Despite spending, vanilla is highly valued for its flavor throughout the world.

But what you may not know Vanilla are his many other uses around the House. Here is a list of just some of the unique ways to use vanilla in and around your House.

Bothered by the smell of paint fumes? Mix a few drops of vanilla in your jar of paint and help eliminate odors and fumes.Place a vanilla bean underneath the seat in the car; help eliminate those funky odors from your car for weeks. (just hide it under the seat beside the stray fries).Add a teaspoon of vanilla sauces tomato or pepper to help cut the acidity of the tomatoes.Have a fisherman in your life? Have them rub some drops of vanilla on their hands and apparently the fish will not detect them.(now I have not tried this myself ... but I'm shocked that fish might smell ' human ' on me?)Insect repellent, the old-fashioned way, natural! Add 1 teaspoon 1 cup of water and it will keep ticks, mosquitoes and other annoying insects.Use immediately in the kitchen for the treatment of burns.If the vacuum is a filter, DAB a few drops of vanilla on it every two weeks.Entertainment-since the time of the Aztecs, vanilla has been used as an aphrodisiac!Clean the inside of your refrigerator with vanilla to remove stubborn odors.Microwave, vanilla in a bowl for a minute help reduce odours there as well!Soak a cotton ball with vanilla and place it wherever you'd like to get rid of stubborn odors, washing machine, garbage cans, I tried this myself, in my diaper pail daycare home ... really worked!Add it to your morning coffee!A drop on a light bulb and turn it on, for a few moments aroma therapy!Important company coming? Having an open house? On your stove top or candle warmer, simmer apple, cinnamon and a few drops of vanilla!Feeling stressed? Vanilla is evaluated in the top 5 of relaxing scents. Just a hint of vanilla is said to reduce anxiety and stress and elevate your mood!Feeling of disgust? Dilute a teaspoon of vanilla extract in a cup of water, and is said to soothe your stomach queasy.Vanilla is said to be an appetite suppressant as well ... so a teaspoon in a glass of water, can help promote weight loss.

So ... all you chocolate lovers out there ... see if chocolate bar that can do!

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