FoodThe Vanilla Queens of MexicoThe queen of the Corpus Christi festival is crowned using braided vanilla bean stems.00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintJosefa 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 ArticlesThe Kentucky Bourbon Trail Stop Where People Come for Whiskey, Stay for BurgooOct 28, 2025The 5 Most Common Hiking Emergencies and How to Prevent ThemOct 28, 2025Design Recipes: Kitchen Features to AvoidOct 28, 2025Charming Picturesque Train Stops in the USOct 28, 2025Related Topicsvanilla