While most bakers have a bottle of vanilla extract in their pantry, vanilla bean paste is a less common product with its own flavor, texture, and visual benefits. Made by mixing vanilla extract, ...

slice of vanilla cake with vanilla frosting - Nata_vkusidey/Getty Images We're all familiar with vanilla extract. It's called for in virtually every baking or dessert recipe, and it's probably the ...

There is nothing like the warm, sweet, and floral aroma of vanilla, and many recipes call for extract to bring in that flavor. However, if you manage to buy some fresh vanilla beans, it's great to use ...

Whether you want a custom flavor (rum vanilla, anyone?) or want to avoid the additives in store-bought extract, we've got a foolproof formula for making vanilla extract at home.

How do you store vanilla beans? Craig Nielsen, chief executive officer of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas in Waukegan, Ill., recommends a tightly sealed container, either a glass jar or double-bagged in ...

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 ...