I once counseled a family whose child was allergic to the smell of cinnamon and vanilla. Rare, but anything is possible. The mom told me she couldn’t take her child into stores from October through ...

Pure vanilla extract is made from soaking vanilla beans in water and ethyl alcohol. It tends to have a stronger vanilla flavor than vanilla essence, or artificial vanilla extract. If you’ve made ...

Vanilla ice cream might be a classic comfort food, but it doesn’t have to come with a heavy calorie or sugar load. Whether you're watching your weight, managing a health condition, or simply trying to ...