Making homemade vanilla extract couldn’t be easier! All you need are two simple ingredients—vanilla beans and rum. The toughest part? Waiting 6–12 months for it to age. But trust me, the payoff is ...

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 ...

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 ...

Don't be fooled. These aren't all vanilla.

The baking aisle at the supermarket is packed with flavorings designed to take homemade cakes and cookies up a notch. From almond and coffee extract to lemon and peppermint, this abundance of ...

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 ...

When it comes to holiday baking, few flavors can elevate your creations quite like vanilla extract. Its rich, aromatic flavor is an essential ingredient, enhancing your cookies, cakes, pies (and also ...