Dec. 31—This story was originally published in January 2021. In recent years, vanilla extract has become expensive. Lately, it's also been increasingly difficult to find at the grocery store. You can ...

Pure, homemade extracts are easy to make and add better flavor to your cooking and baking. These simple instructions can be ...

It’s somewhat common knowledge that I boost my baked goods with almond extract instead of, or in tandem with, vanilla. But now I’ve added a third extract to the extravaganza: cinnamon. Beyond being an ...

With hundreds of flavors of ice cream available, from mint chip to rocky road, surveys show that year after year, vanilla remains the popular favorite. It’s one of the most loved flavors in the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...