Like the real stuff, the flavor deteriorates but does not pose a health hazard. Nevertheless, since the imitation is cheaper than real vanilla extract, it's best to just throw it away and replace ...

Don't worry, though, for most home baking needs, the extract will do just fine. "If you're whipping up something quick," ...

Use a little more cornflour if you like your custard thick. Put the egg yolks in a medium saucepan with the cornflour and sugar. Scrape the vanilla seeds into the pan, or add the vanilla extract ...