Vanilla extract is serious business to us — take a glance at any of our dessert recipes and more often than not, you’ll find it included. To really find the best ones, we asked our entire editorial ...

Root beer is one of America’s most beloved soft drinks, known for its sweet, creamy, and slightly spicy flavor. One ingredient that can make or break the taste of a root beer is vanilla. While many ...

Amelia Schwartz is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor who has been covering food, beverage, and culture for over seven years. She is currently an editor at Food & Wine magazine, focusing on trends and ...

Vanilla bean poundcake made with Wild Montana Foods vanilla. (Photo courtesy of Meggen Wilson) Meggen Wilson, of Pine & Palm Kitchen, chops Madagascar vanilla beans while making her small-batch ...