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Vanilla Storage: Stop Refrigerating Your Beans and Extract

Please do not store your vanilla in the refrigerator or freezer. I know some professional bakers and chefs were taught to store vanilla in the refrigerator. While keeping an expensive, perishable product cool might seem like a good idea, this advice is outdated and isn’t recommended by today’s vanilla experts. The Secret to Long-Lasting Vanilla: […]

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How to Store Vanilla Beans Correctly: A Complete Guide

You’ve invested in gorgeous, fragrant vanilla beans—now let’s make sure they stay that way!  The secret to preserving their luxurious aroma and flavor for a year or more comes down to controlling just four simple factors:  air exposure, light, temperature, and humidity. The Ideal Way To Store Vanilla Beans so they stay fresh for months […]