Don't be fooled. These aren't all vanilla.

The baking aisle at the supermarket is packed with flavorings designed to take homemade cakes and cookies up a notch. From almond and coffee extract to lemon and peppermint, this abundance of ...

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 ...

It may seem early to be thinking about the holidays but, for foodies like us, it's never too soon to start making plans. Some specialty items may require advance planning, and with just a little over ...

Vanilla bean paste is one of those magical ingredients that ...

If your vanilla extract smells off or looks like this, it's probably time to toss it in the trash. Here's how to tell when ...

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 ...

For as long as I can remember, you’d never catch me without vanilla extract in my cupboard, ready for my next bake. Then my baking life transformed when I discovered vanilla bean paste. It even became ...