FoodThe Vanilla Queens of MexicoThe queen of the Corpus Christi festival is crowned using braided vanilla bean stems.SavePrintJosefa Vargas Riaño’s vanilla crown embellished with hearts and jewels. Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times/TNSTribune News Service2/13/2024|Updated: 2/13/20240:00X 1By Leila Miller From Los Angeles TimesPAPANTLA, Mexico—In this Mexican city, some girls dream about a crown made of vanilla.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesAct Now to Nab the Most Money for CollegeOct 07, 2025US Coastal Towns That Still Feel UndiscoveredOct 06, 2025Ask Angi: How Can I Keep My Bathroom Spotless?Oct 06, 2025Best Choices for 2026 Medicare PlansOct 04, 2025Related Topicsvanilla