It may seem early to be thinking about the holidays but, for foodies like us, it's never too soon to start making plans. Some specialty items may require advance planning, and with just a little over ...

Take your baking to the next level with you: homemade vanilla extract! Once you try it, you’ll never go back to store-bought again. Making your own vanilla extract is simple, and it’s way more ...

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

As a professional food blogger and recipe tester, I bake quite a lot and drink more flavored coffee beverages than I care to admit. Until recently, I wondered if homemade vanilla extract could improve ...

Every year, I tell myself that I’m going to do my Christmas shopping early — and wrap the gifts, too. In September, this seems like such a reasonable goal. Then, Thanksgiving comes and goes and I have ...