“I fish a vanilla bean out of the jar, snip off one end, and squeeze the seeds into whatever I’m cooking,” Garten said. “You not only taste deep vanilla in your cake or custard but also ...

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 ...

Vanilla, as a concept, suffers a bad rep: The word alone implies something safe at best, and boring at worst. Basic, basically. But vanilla as an ingredient is a wondrous thing, ambrosial, floral ...

Add honey and vanilla extract, then stir until the honey is dissolved. Heat the milk in a microwave-safe cup for 30-45 seconds. (Optional: Froth the milk with a milk frother .) ...

Until recently, I wondered if homemade vanilla extract could improve my projects—not to mention save me some money in the long run (spoiler alert: it did and it does).