Making homemade vanilla extract couldn’t be easier! All you need are two simple ingredients—vanilla beans and rum. The toughest part? Waiting 6–12 months for it to age. But trust me, the payoff is ...

Homemade vanilla extract is a gift that keeps on giving—just ask Ina Garten, who’s been feeding her own DIY batch for an impressive 39 years. But, while it is a practical option, most professional ...