Homemade vanilla sugar is a game-changer for baking and desserts, offering a richer, more natural vanilla flavor than ...

Its cafe is usually silent on Sundays, when it's closed, but in its back room, you can hear the cadence of a machine, making compostable instant coffee pods you can use in a Keurig, around the clock.

This homemade version is ideal for baking cookies, cakes, or pancakes, or even for sweetening coffee or tea. Preparation Tips Start by storing your empty vanilla pods in a tall, thin jar with a lid.