Let's face it: Vanilla beans are pricey. Each is priced at $3, $4 or more, and some vanilla extracts can run nearly $4 an ounce. Vanilla beans can last for years if stored properly, but they can dry ...

If you love baking from scratch or creating homemade pantry staples, vanilla bean paste is a must-have. It adds a rich, aromatic flavor that’s more intense than vanilla extract alone — and it’s ...

Did you know that you can make vanilla extract at home using only three ingredients? Allow Ina Garten to demonstrate. Last month, the Barefoot Contessa, 75, posted a tutorial video on her Instagram ...

Vanilla suffers typecasting as ordinary. In software, it's vanilla versus custom. In finance, it's vanilla versus exotic. In the bedroom, it's vanilla versus kinky. But vanilla hardly counts as plain.

Vanilla is among the most popular flavoring agents in the world. It’s favored for its pleasing taste and calming aroma. Vanilla is extracted from the mature pods of certain orchids, commonly the ...

Vanilla bean paste offers a richer, more complex flavor with visible specks that elevate both taste and presentation, while pure vanilla extract provides a subtler note that enhances other ingredients ...

Don't be fooled. These aren't all vanilla. December means baking—sugar cookies and shortbread cut into trees and stars, ...

Choose the right type of vanilla for your next recipe. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox When it comes to adding great flavor and depth to a variety of recipes, vanilla is most often the key ...