Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream for Berries, Cake, and Pie

A good dessert topping should make the thing underneath it taste better. That is why lightly sweetened vanilla bean whipped cream works so well with tart berries, dark chocolate cake,…

How to Make Vanilla Sugar—and Actually Use the Jar

Some kitchen projects sound lovely and then spend six months at the back of a cupboard. Vanilla sugar deserves a better fate. It takes very little effort to make, and…

How to Use Vanilla Beans Without Wasting the Pod

How to Use Vanilla Beans Without Wasting the Pod A vanilla bean can look a little mysterious the first time you take one out of the package. It is long,…