Problem: Article: Vanilla beans are produced in many different countries, and there are several dozen varieties to choose from. They each have a different flavor profile. Bourbon vanilla beans are fruity, with hints of figs and persimmon. Madagascar vanilla beans are full-bodied, with a hint of tobacco. They have a higher vanilla content than other beans, making them a flavorful choice. Mexican vanilla beans are smooth and creamy. Tahitian vanilla beans have a floral scent. Indian vanilla beans are dark and oily with hints of cinnamon and other spices. Buy whole vanilla beans from gourmet food stores. You can also buy them online if you want a bigger selection to choose from. The vanilla beans you buy should be dark and moist with oils. They should feel dense when you pinch them with your fingers, and they should emit a strong vanilla smell. Don't use vanilla beans that are light in color, dry or crumbly. If you're unsure whether one is still usable, wrap it around your finger. If it bends easily and stays together, it's fine to use. If it falls apart, don't use it to make extract.
Summary: Research varieties of vanilla beans. Buy vanilla beans.

Problem: Article: Clotted cream thrives on low heat over a long period. Pasteurization is heating food, usually a liquid, to a very high temperature and then immediately cooling it down. The high heat lessens spoilage by preventing microbial growth, but a by-product of this is that the structure of the cream erodes, along with some of the taste. In order to get the tastiest clotted cream, stick with organic, high-fat, less pasteurized cream. The main thing to worry about here is how high up the sides of the pot the cream goes. Try to get it so that the cream comes up at least one inch and no more than three inches on the pot. Cover the pot with its lid and close the oven door. The cream may take as long as 12 hours to fully clot. After 8 hours, the cream will develop a thicker, yellowish skin resting on top of the cream. This is the clotted cream. If you're checking on the cream in the oven, be careful not to puncture the clotted cream on top. Then, place the pan in the refrigerator and refrigerate for another 8 hours, being careful not to disturb the outer skin. Reserve the whey liquid for use in cooking or baking. (Buttermilk pancakes, anyone?) Store for three or four days in the refrigerator.
Summary: Preheat your oven to 180 F (82 C). Get high fat, not ultra-pasteurized cream if at all possible. Pour any amount of cream into a heavy-bottomed pot with a lid. Place the cream-filled pot in the pre-heated oven and cook for at least 8 hours. Remove the pan with the clotted cream from the oven and let cool at room temperature. Separate the clotted cream on top from the whey-like liquid below. Enjoy!

Problem: Article: You will want to make sure you have what you need for the night and morning close at hand. Gather your clothes and toiletries for the next day and place them on a shelf or somewhere where they will stay dry. Find an outlet for your phone. Make sure you will be able to reach your phone from the tub so you can see what time it is and use it as an alarm in the morning. Bring in anything you will use to entertain yourself, like a tablet, laptop, or a book to read. If there is only one bathroom available, it's best to be on the same page so everyone can agree on how to deal with the situation. You don't want someone turning on the shower on you in the morning! Decide what you will do if someone else needs to use the bathroom during the night. Agree on what time will be reasonable for you to wake up and get out of the bathtub so others can use it for showers in the morning. It's time to get in the tub and start snoozing, so get comfy. Position yourself with your head on the opposite side of the tub from the tap. That way if you forget where you are and sit up you won't bump your head or face on the faucet. Use the fan for white noise if you need to block out background noise to sleep better. Turn out the lights. If you think you might wake up and be disoriented, use a nightlight. That will also help your roommates in case they forget you're in there and you startle them.
Summary:
Bring your personal items into the bathroom. Touch base with your guests or roommates. Go to sleep!