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 ...

For most bakers, it's second-nature to measure out the prescribed dose of vanilla for a cookie dough or cake batter using a ...

Homemade vanilla extract is a gift that keeps on giving—just ask Ina Garten, who’s been feeding her own DIY batch for an ...

Finding just the right thing for each person can be a challenge, but here’s a homemade gift that requires just a sliver of your time: vanilla extract. Vanilla extract is so easy, so cost-effective and ...

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 ...

Some bakers maintain that blueberries make every summer confection better. Fold a generous cup of the little silver-hued blues into a buttery batter mixed with vanilla extract and seeds scraped from a ...

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 ...