Also known as Bourbon vanilla beans, you might think these pods have some relation to whiskey ... And while she buys pure vanilla extract in bulk from Costco ($50 for a 32-ounce bottle), it ...

Make this rich, creamy vanilla ice cream even without an ice cream maker. Cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise, and scrape out seeds. Transfer seeds to a large bowl; reserve pod for another use ...

If desired, scrape the black vanilla seeds from inside the vanilla bean pod and sprinkle over the dish. Craving more? Sign up for CNN Travel’s Unlocking Mexico newsletter series. The four-part ...