Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lots of vanilla beans piled together. - Celvin Wijaya/Getty Images Vanilla beans are a potent fresh spice that can be used to ...

Creating vanilla sugar at home is super easy and fun! All you need is some granulated sugar and vanilla beans. Once you make it, you can use it instead of regular sugar in your coffee or tea or add it ...

Dear Heloise: Many years ago, you published a recipe for vanilla extract. I seem to recall that it involved letting a vanilla bean soak in liquor. Would you please repeat this recipe for me? — M.G.M.

My recommendations include Nielsen-Massey vanilla and a bean-infused extract.

People who love to bake know that what they whip up in the kitchen is only as good as the ingredients they put into it. Reach for baking powder beyond its expiration date or substitute buttermilk for ...

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 ...