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Choosing the Perfect Vanilla for your Recipes

With more than twelve Vanilla products in our range, we know that choosing a Queen vanilla can be a little daunting at times. Read on as we help you decipher when to choose extract, paste or pods for your recipes!

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What is the difference between Vanilla Extract and Vanilla Essence?

With decades of experience in producing vanilla, the Queen team knows a thing or two about what makes a good vanilla. In this article, we shed light on one of the most topical questions in baking- what is the difference between Vanilla Essence and Vanilla Extract? We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what you’ll find below!

Cakes By Cliff

Amazing Bakers & Decorators Interview Series: Cakes by Cliff

Today we’re excited to introduce to you Sydney self-taught baker and cake decorator, Cliff of Cakes by Cliff. Inspired by the built environment around him, Cliff’s amazing cakes are known for their geometry and architectural style.

Introducing our NEW Queen Products

We are delighted to announce we have launched 7 NEW products, now available at Woolworths.

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10 Baking Essentials for a Masterchef Kitchen!

Ever wondered why the vanilla cupcake from the local artisan bakery tastes so much more intensely delicious than the ones you make at home? Or why your breads come out cakey, instead of light, chewy and crisp? Here’s the secret; it’s all about your pantry. Every masterchef knows that having a few extra-special ingredients in the house can easily mean the difference between a triumph in the kitchen, and a cake that falls completely flat.

Madagascan Vanilla

Single Origin Vanilla, why is it so special?

As one of the most exotic flavours in the world, the tale of vanilla is rich with history and tradition. Much like fine wine, vanilla beans vary in flavour and aroma according to their growing location, climate and how the pods are cured, making them a very special baking ingredient. To celebrate the launch of our Queen Finest Single Origin Vanilla Extracts from Madagascar and Vava’u Tonga, our Queen vanilla experts are sharing their tasting notes of vanilla beans from all over the world. We hope you enjoy learning more about the spice that we love so much.

10 Pies We Can’t Take Our Eyes Off!

The days are getting cooler, and since we’re always in the kitchen, our thoughts are turning to pies! They are the perfect cold weather baking project for so many reasons. You get to enjoy the warmth of the oven, plus the unbeatable smell of caramelising pastry and sugar, and it’s so comforting and homey to have a slice of pie after dinner. Here are 10 beautiful pies from across the web, which we just can’t take our eyes off!

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Learn to Bake Brilliantly with BakeClub

We’re delighted to share with you the new class calendar for Anneka Manning’s Sydney-based baking school, BakeClub. If you’ve ever wanted to learn the basics of baking brilliantly, this is your chance! Read on to discover the lesson schedule, plus details for entering our amazing BakeClass competition.