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 ...

Question: Why are vanilla beans so expensive? Are there any health benefits? Should I store them it in the refrigerator? --PATTY McKEON Answer: Vanilla beans are cultivated from a particular type of ...

Did you know that you can eat the pods? With spring finally upon us, it's time to start looking at fresher and lighter recipes to introduce into your repertoire. Out with dense cakes and in with fruit ...

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 ...

There’s something about the scent of vanilla that makes everything feel warmer, softer, and just… better. It’s one of those ...

While Valentine’s Day usually focuses on chocolate bon-bons and decadent desserts like molten lava cake with extra hot fudge sauce on top, lately I’ve been exploring another very sexy flavor, vanilla.

Let’s just be honest: vanilla makes everything better. It’s cozy, nostalgic, and somehow makes your kitchen smell like a ...