As a beauty editor, it's my job to keep track of all the trending perfume. But there's one note continues to dominate—year after year—without showing any signs of slowing down: vanilla. At this point, ...

Of all the beauty products in the world, fragrance is my favorite — especially those with a strong note of vanilla. Yes, yes, I know. The scent can be at times…well, vanilla; sometimes too syrupy, ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. I’m going to let you in on a lil secret. I typically dislike sweet perfumes; candyfloss-infused, ...

There’s a lot to consider when choosing what type of vanilla to buy: Should you go with vanilla paste, powder, or extract—maybe even a whole bean, or the lesser-known ground vanilla? Madagascar, ...

Today, most of the vanilla we consume comes from synthetic sources, not the fruit of the orchids that thrive in the tropical climates of a small number of countries. As rainfall and droughts, ...

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Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Like most of us, I know making coffee at home could save me money. However, if doing so takes too much time and the results aren't even that delicious, are those savings even worth it? So, I tested ...

Amelia Schwartz is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor who has been covering food, beverage, and culture for over seven years. She is currently an editor at Food & Wine magazine, focusing on trends and ...

A journey to the remote Indian Ocean island reveals the story behind the fragrant, delicious, ubiquitous spice—and the enslaved youth who made it a commercial success Vanilla producer Bertrand Côme ...