As universal as vanilla flavoring is, there's a time to use vanilla bean paste and another to use extract. Understand when to ...

Making homemade vanilla extract couldn’t be easier! All you need are two simple ingredients—vanilla beans and rum. The toughest part? Waiting 6–12 months for it to age. But trust me, the payoff is ...

Vanilla extract is so easy, so cost-effective and so satisfying, you might decide you’ll never again shell out your hard-earned money for the pre-made stuff in a tiny vial. Instead, make extract in ...

“Vanilla” as a synonym for boring or plain must be struck from the cultural lexicon. In fact, the spice — yes, it’s a spice, and the second most expensive one behind saffron — is so richly complex ...

Have you ever scanned the shelves in the baking aisle, debating which vanilla product you should choose for cookies, custard, or cake? Will imitation taste just as good as pure vanilla extract? Is ...