Vanilla beans are the pods of a flowering plant. And then there's vanilla paste; a thick paste made from vanilla extract and vanilla bean powder, or dried vanilla beans. Though all peas of the ...

Generally, one vanilla bean equals about one tablespoon of vanilla extract or one tablespoon of vanilla paste. Vanilla paste is a convenient and time-saving alternative to whole vanilla beans.

It’s more concentrated in flavor than extract, and imparts beautiful flecks of vanilla throughout a batch of ice cream. That ...

A deliciously indulgent banana milkshake, topped with a swirl of vanilla-flavoured whipped cream and grated chocolate. For a healthier version, try using 3 frozen bananas and omit the ice cream ...

Mmm, wrinkly beans soaked for months in a volatile fermented liquid, turning it a nice light brown color. That doesn’t strike ...