The Totonac were among the earliest people to domesticate this plant. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this member of the orchid family which is native to Mexico and Belize. Madagascar is the largest producer of a spice derived from the pods of this plant, whose labor intensive production makes it the world's second most expensive spice.
ANSWER: vanilla [or vanilla orchids; or V. planifolia]
[10m] A popular dessert from this country literally meaning "pumpkin pudding" uses agar to get its distinctive texture and is paired with a vanilla sauce. This country is the world's second largest exporter of vanilla by mass.
ANSWER: Republic of Indonesia [the dessert is Puding Waluh]
[10h] This dessert was created by Auguste Escoffier and traditionally consists of raspberry puree on top of vanilla ice cream and slices of another fruit. The namesake of this dessert appears on one country's $100 note.
ANSWER: Peach Melba
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