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

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 ...

Extract all of that delicious vanilla goodness, in just a few minutes. And while many recipes call for the use of classic vanilla essence, others require the use of whole vanilla beans, to be ...

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

ANSWER: Vanilla beans are pricey, but worth the splurge so you want to save them as long as possible. A vanilla bean is a long thin pod with tiny black seeds encased in the pod. Most of the vanilla ...