The best place to store coffee is usually in its original packaging. In general, whole-bean coffee stays fresh longer than ground coffee. To get the freshest coffee, look for a "roasted on" date on ...

How do you store vanilla beans? Craig Nielsen, chief executive officer of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas in Waukegan, Ill., recommends a tightly sealed container, either a glass jar or double-bagged in ...

Julie Wolfson is a writer and arts educator living Los Angeles who focuses on telling stories about the creative process. She has covered the world of coffee visiting farms, roasteries, and cafes ...