Vanilla is meaningless, but also completely magical. As a child, I remember believing that vanilla was a plain or even boring taste. Now as an adult, I realize that nothing could be further from the truth. With its delicate and creamy aroma, VANILLA it is not only fascinating on its own, but also has the power to bring out and enhance any other flavor it is paired with. I find myself adding vanilla extract to matcha, hot cocoa, coffee, moon milk, oatmeal, chia pudding and, of course, almost all of my baking projects. With such a variety of uses, it's no surprise that I like to make sure vanilla extract is stored well in my cupboard, which is why I've started making my own in bigger batches. Vanilla extract is surprisingly easy to make at home–all you need is whole vanilla beans, rubbing alcohol and a jar. It also makes a great DIY gift!
