Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner has spent over a decade working as a writer in New York City. She currently covers all aspects of food, dining, travel and lifestyle trends and the intersection of culture, ...

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 ...

Take your baking to the next level with you: homemade vanilla extract! Once you try it, you’ll never go back to store-bought ...