Costco's version also made the cut! 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 ...

A corked bottle of vanilla extract with vanilla beans and a vanilla flower - Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock Pure vanilla extract is one of the few pantry staples that naturally has an indefinite shelf-life.

Vanilla. The name alone seems to breathe an air of luxury -- and rightfully so, at least when it comes to the real deal. Pure vanilla can set you back anywhere between $600 to $800 per kilogram, ...