Vanilla 101
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.
Ecuador Colorado vs. Papua New Guinea Kerema: A Tale of Two V.tahitensis Vanilla Beans
They share the same species name — Vanilla tahitensis — but grow worlds apart, shaped by entirely different soils, climates, and curing traditions. The Ecuadorian Colorado and the Papua New...
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.
Veracruz vs. Popondetta: A V.planifolia Vanilla Bean Comparison
Both the Veracruz Mexican and Popondetta Papua New Guinea vanilla beans share the same V.planifolia species, but their terroir, flavor, and aroma tell very different stories. Here's a deep-dive comparison to help you choose — or use both.
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.
The Flores vs. The Puebla: Exploring Two Distinct V.Cribbiana Vanilla Beans
Explore the nuanced differences between two premium V.cribbiana vanilla beans from neighboring regions—The Flores from Guatemala and The Puebla from Mexico. Small, oily, and intensely flavorful, yet each offers its own unique aromatic signature.
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.
