Pure, homemade extracts are easy to make and add better flavor to your cooking and baking. These simple instructions can be used to make any extract flavor using quality ingredients—no fillers, ...

One of the very best inexpensive gifts that will impress even the biggest foodies is homemade vanilla extract. It's a gift that's meaningful, useful, and oh so delicious — and the process to make it ...

When it comes to holiday baking, few flavors can elevate your creations quite like vanilla extract. Its rich, aromatic flavor is an essential ingredient, enhancing your cookies, cakes, pies (and also ...

It’s somewhat common knowledge that I boost my baked goods with almond extract instead of, or in tandem with, vanilla. But now I’ve added a third extract to the extravaganza: cinnamon. Beyond being an ...

Have you ever bought imitation vanilla extract because the real thing was prohibitively expensive? This column is for you. Homemade extracts are easy to make (you can even make them with your kids if ...

Vanilla extract is so easy, so cost-effective and so satisfying, you might decide you’ll never again shell out your hard-earned money for the pre-made stuff in a tiny vial. Instead, make extract in ...

I know what you’re thinking: “Christmas? Already? Can’t we at least make it to Halloween before we start getting bombarded with end-of-year holiday hoopla?” I feel you. Seriously. I do. But if you’re ...