Chef Ina Garten is fond of treats that feature heady notes of vanilla. Not just any vanilla will do, and surprisingly, the good stuff includes even humble store-bought varieties.

When asked why she uses pre-bottled vanilla when she's known for having homemade jars of it, Garten said she doesn't like to assume that everyone has one stocked at all times.

Garten's go-to brand is Nielsen-Massey — namely for its high quality. It’s just a tad more costly than your average store brand, averaging about $19 for a four-ounce jar.

However, it does carry a variety of vanilla bean extracts, including Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract, Uganda Pure Vanilla Extract, and Tahitian Pure Vanilla Extract.