点评:What an amazing experience. We first started with a wonderful lunch where vanilla was used - both sweet and savory. Zachary Taffany described each dish in detail and how they were made. He later sent the recipes to those who were interested.
After our delectable, we were taken on a tour of the vanilla plants (1/8 of a mile walk but transportation was available for anyone who needed it). Zach’s talk was absolutely fascinating and informative- he is a self proclaimed vanilla evangelist!Who knew the vanilla plant was part of the orchid family. Also learned that all plants are hand pollinated- with a toothpick! I kind of nerded out on the science that he shared in both the grow and harvesting process. Also shared the process of the making of vanilla extract- more science involved (look out Alton Brown 😁).
We were treated to a dessert of local Hawaiian Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (Roselani) featuring vanilla from Hawaiian Vanilla Company. Unfortunately the ice cream is only available in Hawaii.😩
There is a gift shop where they sell their products and some merchandise, also available on their website. Mahalo Hawaiian Vanilla Company and Zach, the Vanilla Evangelist!
翻译:真是一次奇妙的体验!我们首先享用了一顿美味的午餐,其中用到了香草——甜的和咸的都有。Zachary Taffany 详细介绍了每道菜的制作方法。之后,他把食谱发给了感兴趣的人。
享用完美味佳肴后,我们参观了香草种植园(步行约八分之一英里,但有交通工具可供任何需要的人使用)。Zach 的演讲引人入胜,知识渊博——他自称是香草的传播者!谁知道香草竟然是兰科植物?还了解到所有植物都是用牙签人工授粉的!他分享的种植和收获过程的科学原理让我着迷。他还分享了香草精的制作过程——其中涉及更多科学知识(看看 Alton Brown 😁)。
我们享用了当地夏威夷香草豆冰淇淋(Roselani)的甜点,采用夏威夷香草公司的香草。可惜这款冰淇淋只在夏威夷有售。😩
他们有一家礼品店出售产品和一些周边商品,也可以在他们的网站上购买。感谢夏威夷香草公司和香草传教士扎克!