Filtrar por
3 Different Species of Mexican Vanilla — And Why They Taste Nothing Alike

3 Different Species of Mexican Vanilla — And Why They Taste Nothing Alike

Mexico is home to three distinct vanilla species — V. planifolia, V. cribbiana, and V. pompona — each with a completely different flavor, appearance, and culinary character. Here's how to tell them apart and which one is right for you.
Why You Should Make Your Own Vanilla Extract Instead of Buying It

Why You Should Make Your Own Vanilla Extract Instead of Buying It

Store-bought vanilla extract is expensive, opaque about ingredients, and rarely aged long enough to develop real complexity. Here's why making your own is the smarter, more flavorful choice — and how to get started.
Why Making Your Own Vanilla Bean Paste Is Smarter Than Buying It

Why Making Your Own Vanilla Bean Paste Is Smarter Than Buying It

Store-bought vanilla bean paste is expensive and full of additives. Learn how to make your own from spent vanilla extract beans — choosing your own origins and sweeteners — for a healthier, more affordable, and deeply satisfying alternative.
VanillaPura Pro
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.
Marquesas Tahitian vs. Hawaiian Vanilla Beans: Two Pacific Origins, Two Worlds of Flavor

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

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.

VanillaPura Pro
Blending Spirits for Vanilla Extract: What You Need to Know

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.

VanillaPura Pro
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.
VanillaPura Pro
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.
VanillaPura Pro
15 Vanilla-Inspired Easter Desserts & Dishes to Make Easter Sunday

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

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)

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.
VanillaPura Pro