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4th of July Desserts Made Better with Homemade Vanilla Extract

4th of July Desserts Made Better with Homemade Vanilla Extract

Five 4th of July dessert pairings — each built around a different homemade vanilla extract. Madagascar with bourbon for classic ice cream, Madagascar with vodka for strawberry shortcake, Mexican with rum for tres leches, Hawaiian with Hawaiian rum for a tropical trifle, and Marquesas with brandy for an elegant berry crème brûlée.
Summertime Is Extract Time: Why V. tahitensis Vanilla Beans Are Summer's Secret Ingredient

Summertime Is Extract Time: Why V. tahitensis Vanilla Beans Are Summer's Secret Ingredient

V. tahitensis vanilla beans — grown in Tahiti, Ecuador, Papua New Guinea, and beyond — bring a light, fruity, floral sweetness that's made for summer. Start your extract now in vodka, gin, or white rum and it'll be ready just in time for next summer's best moments.
Mexican Vanilla Extract And Why You Should Make Your Own

Mexican Vanilla Extract And Why You Should Make Your Own

Store-bought Mexican vanilla extract often contains corn syrup, added sugars, and even harmful additives. Making your own lets you choose premium beans, select your favorite spirit, and enjoy pure Mexican vanilla extract in its finest form.
5 Vanilla Extracts to Make with Mom This Mother's Day

5 Vanilla Extracts to Make with Mom This Mother's Day

Skip the flowers. This Mother's Day, make something that lasts — five unique homemade vanilla extracts, each with a different bean origin and spirit pairing, that you and Mom can craft together and enjoy for years.
10 Desserts (and More) Elevated by Our Honey Spiced Vanilla Extract Blend

10 Desserts (and More) Elevated by Our Honey Spiced Vanilla Extract Blend

Our Honey Spiced Vanilla Extract Blend isn't just for baking — it belongs in your tea, on your ham glaze, and in everything in between. Here are 10 delicious ways to use it.
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5 Easter-Inspired Vanilla Extracts You Need for All Your Easter Baking

5 Easter-Inspired Vanilla Extracts You Need for All Your Easter Baking

Elevate your Easter table with five uniquely crafted vanilla extracts — from floral Tahitian vanilla for fruit desserts to a mocha blend for chocolate treats and morning coffee. Each one is designed to bring something special to your holiday baking.
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5 Ways to Gift Vanilla Extract Now—Without Waiting for It to Finish

5 Ways to Gift Vanilla Extract Now—Without Waiting for It to Finish

Want to gift vanilla extract but don't want to wait months? Discover 5 creative ways to give vanilla at any stage—from DIY starter kits with beans and vodka, to patience gifts that age over time, vanilla sugar, the ultimate extract maker's kit with multiple origins and our best-selling book, or finished extract paired with beans for next year.
Speeding Up Vanilla Extract: Sous Vide Techniques & Why We Don't Recommend Pressure Cookers

Speeding Up Vanilla Extract: Sous Vide Techniques & Why We Don't Recommend Pressure Cookers

Discover safe techniques to speed up homemade vanilla extract using sous vide circulation, why we advise against pressure cookers, and why our best extracts still come from traditional slow aging for complex, smooth flavor.