TIL that Vanillin can be synthesized from Guaiacol, which is also a part of the Capsaicin molecule 
. Now I'm obsessed with the idea of very spicy vanilla is flavoring agent.
I think it's a good thing that I didn't become a chemist 
, and don't have access to a laboratory
. Also my wife does not allow me to use her pastry chef equipment 
.
Also, it looks like this plant is getting some new growth, branching new vines off the main one. Which is great!
It seems to like this spot, growing all over a bush. It has access to sun on the outside of the bush (which is where the flowers are), but shade inside the bush for the lower parts of the vine.
Vanilla flowers seem like they're almost fully open.
I'm watching videos on hand pollination: https://youtu.be/1RdoTcDD2EU?si=2j5k6eb7f_BMdD6M
Not sure if I can pollinate before the flower fully opens 
but I'll wait just in case. Why am I nervous lol??
Looks like this vanilla vine might be flowering soon. This is exciting because it's almost in reach and I will try to hand pollinate. Every other time I've seen vanilla flower, the flowers have been 30 feet up in a tree 
Time to watch some videos on hand pollinating vanilla.
Vanilla planifolia at Sakuya Konohana Kan, Osaka, in May 2023. OM-1 + M.Zuiko 60mm f2.8 Macro.
new #vanilla album. don't know how they keep making them this good
#Vanilla Bean #Cheesecake with a top layer of whipped sour cream on a #chocolate (gluten free) crust. Topped with a simple fresh #strawberry topping.
Made this variant instead of the large version because I need company over to actually eat the large one before it spoils. This one I can eat in time with some help from nesting partner(s)
Some bonus pictures included.
Consumers value domestic vanilla when informed, research shows
(... but, they think artificial vanilla tastes better!)
https://phys.org/news/2025-03-consumers-domestic-vanilla.html
Christinien
Wenn auch Du auf meinem #Minecraft #Server spielen möchtest, kontaktiere mich.
Wir spielen #Vanilla #Freebuild #Survival, ohne extra Farmwelt. Man kann den eigenen Bereich mit einer Goldschaufel claimen und sichern. Ansonsten gibt es noch einen Bahnhof auf der Netherdecke. Teleports oder /home gibt es nicht. Wie gesagt, wir spielen Vanilla. 
Wir spielen bereits auf der 1.21.4 (#Java Edition). Es gibt also alles, was das (Creaking-) Herz begehrt.
Wenn Du mit uns zusammen spielen möchtest, kontaktiere mich. Ich muss Dich dann freischalten. Aus Sicherheitsgründen, ist de Server nur auf #whitelist.
I re-started this azolla/water spinach pond in a kiddie pool, and it seems to be going well.
I set these vanilla cuttings in the water, to keep them wet till I picked a spot for them. And it turns out they kind of like it! Who knew...
9am ago #vanilla compromised my #account.
A dangerously potent, probably Russian #hacker is preying on anything with #resist... and #Ukraine.
Check your systems,
contact the CEO #CEO @jay.bsky.team
@aellalabrys.bsky.social @n3ll41.bsky.social
RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:3qwbuj4v4rln64olfdrw5py2/post/3lglopfys722t
sniffer.on.computer катарина
Vor 9h hat #vanilla meinen #Account kompromitiert.
Ein gefährlich potenter, wahrscheinlich russischer #Hacker macht Jagd auf alles mit #resist... und #Ukraine.
Check eure Systeme, wendet euch an die Geschäftsführerin #CEO @jay.bsky.team!
катарина (@sniffer.on.computer...
https://potentpotables.app/drinks/murder-mystery-dessert-cocktail/
'What joy! What damn joy!': #vanilla boom transforms fortunes of Colombia’s farmers
In El Valle, the world’s second-most expensive #spice is not just providing an economic lifeline but also helping to preserve rich #biodiversity
Dive into the fascinating world of orchids on "Orchid Spectrum"! Discover the delectable Vanilla Orchid and the magnificent Tiger Orchid in this delightful journey through beautiful blooms. 
Watch here: 
https://youtu.be/POwWwT25Qbw
Christin Löhner 
