SONIA GHIGGIOLI 

My hand pollinated, hand harvested and traditionally cured organically grown vanilla bean pods are ready for sale. I posted a picture on facebook a couple of nights ago and there was overwhelming interest, so much so that they have almost all been sold. I do have 6 single pods in a glass test tube left at $12.95 each, and 2 pods in the one test tube at $23.95. Due to the long process of growing the vanilla beans and the artisan nature of curing them, the quality is high. The

Using the skills I learnt in commercial winemaking and cheesemaking, I have cured my organically grown vanilla bean pods with traditional methods. They require a sweat/dry process over numerous days to turn the bright green pods slowly into a rich chocolate colour, and then to dry them in a timber box to produce the amazing aromas and flavour that only slow cured vanilla can give you. The good news is that these premium pods are now available for sale! I am selling A-Grade po