They are unmatched by any artificial version, and vanilla beans can even help level up an otherwise mediocre whiskey. Yet while a fresh bundle of these beautiful pods can be a game-changer for a ...

I like this vanilla ice cream on its own or with just a few fresh raspberries. The pods can be used either whole or split to disperse the aromatic seeds, which can be scraped out and added to ...

Why is vanilla so expensive and how should I use it in the kitchen? Your questions answered, plus an indulgent recipe for ...

Use a vanilla pod for the vanilla flavouring if you prefer. Simply split the pod lengthways, scoop our the seeds, add the pod and seeds to the milk in the pan, slowly bring to the boil and infuse ...

I bake a lot, which means I go through a lot of vanilla beans. For some preparations, I use only the seeds – I split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out the tiny seeds with the ...