A staple ingredient in sweet and savory dishes, vanilla beans are prized in the culinary world for their unique versatil ...

Out of hundreds of orchid varieties, only two species—Vanilla planifolia and Vanilla tahitensis—produce the pods that bring the signature warmth to our cookies, ice creams, and cakes.

Vanilla beans and vanilla extract—both derived from the Vanilla Planifolia orchid—are often used in many cosmetic and skin care products. This mighty ingredient not only provides a delicious ...

Enthusiastic cooks and bakers can be forgiven for wanting the best possible version of an ingredient for a recipe. After all, ...