Vanilla 101
Marquesas Tahitian vs. Hawaiian Vanilla Beans: Two Pacific Origins, Two Worlds of Flavor
Two species. Two Pacific origins. Two completely different vanilla experiences. Explore how Marquesas Tahitian V. tahitensis and Hawaiian V. planifolia differ in flavor, aroma, culinary use, and extract-making potential.
Using Vanilla Beans from Different Spirits in Your First Mother Jar
Can you use vanilla beans from different spirit extracts in your mother jar? Yes — and it's encouraged. Learn how to blend beans safely for a one-of-a-kind extract.
Blending Spirits for Vanilla Extract: What You Need to Know
Can you blend spirits when making vanilla extract? Yes — but there are important things to know about ABV, flavor dominance, and blending within spirit families.
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.
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.
15 Vanilla-Inspired Easter Desserts & Dishes to Make Easter Sunday
From a showstopping pineapple vanilla glazed ham to silky crème brûlée and floral vanilla layer cake, these 15 vanilla-inspired recipes will make your Easter Sunday table unforgettable.
V. Tsy Taitra vs. V. Planifolia: Costa Rican La Fortuna vs. Nicaraguan Granada Vanilla
Not all vanilla is the same species — and the difference is remarkable. Discover how the rare Costa Rican V. Tsy Taitra La Fortuna compares to the classic Nicaraguan V. Planifolia Granada, from flavor profile and pod characteristics to the best uses for each in extracts and baking.
Why Bourbon Makes the Best Vanilla Extract (And Why Not All Whiskey Is Bourbon)
Bourbon's legal 51% corn requirement gives it a natural sweetness that makes it one of the best spirits for homemade vanilla extract. Learn why all bourbon is whiskey — but not all whiskey is bourbon — and how that distinction matters for your extract.
Lucky 7: The Best Vanilla Beans to Pair with Irish Whiskey for St. Patrick's Day Extract
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a "Lucky 7" Irish Whiskey vanilla extract. Discover the 7 best vanilla beans from around the world that pair beautifully with the smooth, malty notes of Irish whiskey.
7 Sweet Ways to Share Vanilla Kindness This St. Patrick's Day
Discover seven heartwarming ways to use premium vanilla extracts to spread kindness this St. Patrick's Day—from baking cookies for first responders to hosting intimate cocktail gatherings and surprising neighbors with homemade treats.
Why Irish Whiskey Makes the Perfect Vanilla Extract for St. Patrick's Day
Discover why Irish whiskey's soft, smooth character makes it perfect for creating premium vanilla extract. Learn how Madagascar, Comoros, Rioja Peruvian Pompona, and Marquesas Tahitensis vanilla beans each bring unique flavors to this St. Patrick's Day family tradition.
Memorial Monday: Stories of Love, Loss, and Vanilla Extract
Every Memorial Monday, our community shares heartfelt stories of vanilla extracts made to honor loved ones and preserve precious memories. These aren't just bottles of flavor—they're time capsules of love that last for years.
