For Colleen Smith, the inspiration for a vanilla paste business was a word from on high. “I was watching a TikTok video of a lady making vanilla extract,” Ms Smith said. “Then the Holy Spirit dropped ...

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 ...

Vanilla bean paste offers a richer, more complex flavor with visible specks that elevate both taste and presentation, while pure vanilla extract provides a subtler note that enhances other ingredients ...

Scones have a reputation for being dry, bland, boring — need I go on? This breakfast treat often gets passed over in favor of moist muffins and buttery croissants (not that I’m speaking from personal ...

A new baking ingredient is in town, reportedly causing a stir online. Trader Joe’s has launched a new vanilla sugar made with bourbon vanilla beans and is suitable for cakes, doughnuts, cookies, and ...

There’s a lot to consider when choosing what type of vanilla to buy: Should you go with vanilla paste, powder, or extract—maybe even a whole bean, or the lesser-known ground vanilla? Madagascar, ...

Your morning coffee, weekend pancakes, and Friday bourbon just got better. Most of us grew up with vanilla extract in the pantry. It’s reliable, sure, but it often gets lost in the mix after baking.

We call for vanilla widely in desserts, quick breads, and breakfast recipes, both for its flavor and for its ability to act as a flavor potentiator, enhancing our perception of chocolate, coffee, ...