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 ...

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make vanilla extract? The thought actually never crossed my mind until I watched season 4, episode 6 of Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines. From start to finish, ...

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 ...

When learning how to use a vanilla bean, start with plump, soft beans that bend easily. After carefully splitting the bean ...

Vanilla is one of those ingredients that shows up in nearly every baking recipe. Whether it’s the central flavoring agent in a vanilla custard, or a supporting ingredient in a cake or cookie, vanilla ...

You don't have to be Ina Garten to make homemade vanilla extract, but it doesn't hurt if you are. Sure, the Barefoot Contessa would tell you store-bought vanilla is fine, but she certainly popularized ...

For the sober-curious or those who do not drink, vanilla extract is a no-go. Vanilla extract is made by soaking vanilla beans in an alcoholic solution to extract flavor. While the sneaky alcohol ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Plunking a scraped and spent vanilla bean into ...

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 ...