At the end of the day, I know $12 is a lot to pay for some vanilla for baking, but I'm convinced this vanilla bean paste is an excellent addition to any home baker's pantry.

Is vanilla good for you? It does have some health benefits, but the amounts typically consumed in foods are too small to have any real value. Further, ...

Nope, not all vanilla is the same. Here’s what you need to know about where vanilla flavoring actually comes from—and how to make your own.