This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Atop the aerial ladder of a bright red fire engine, a firefighter wrangles a hose. From the spout pours not water ...

Carefully slice the vanilla beans in half lengthwise, from tip to tip, and scrape the tiny seeds into a small saucepan, adding the halved vanilla beans as well. Add the water and granulated sugar.

Atop the aerial ladder of a bright red fire engine, a firefighter wrangles a hose. From the spout pours not water but syrup, pumped from an enormous bottle. The stream of viscous liquid is aimed at a ...