Jessica Badalana

Yeah.

You know, but like cheaper than like one night in a crummy hotel, you know, like they're washing the towels, they're like preparing the meals.

Like it feels like a really thoughtful, you know, and generous gift, sort of a luxury, a quiet luxury.

So maybe my just opinion is one, like, never show up empty-handed.

Like, I don't care what you're, like, you know, do not.

It doesn't, you know.

It doesn't matter what you bring, but you should bring something.

But it does matter.

And you should bring something that is thoughtful.

And a large bottle of vanilla extract is going to surprise and delight anyone you give it to, I think.

I thought it was, I mean, we don't always line up our bakes with the theme, you know.

But this week, I, you know, I did because I've been thinking an awful lot about vanilla.

And I recently came into a cache of vanilla bean.

Speaking of gifts, somebody gave me like a bundle of 20 vanilla beans, which is a really nice gift.

And I am going to make our simple stovetop vanilla pudding.

I love pudding.

So much.

And this is a really nice recipe.

Do you like it warm or cold?

Oh, I like it cold.