To remove the seeds from a vanilla bean, just follow these easy steps: 1. Lay the vanilla bean on a work surface and use a sharp knife to slice it down the middle, lengthwise. 2. Use the knife to scrape along the inside of the bean, from one end to the other, pressing firmly. This will remove the small black beans from the inside. 3. Place the seeds in a small bowl and use them as desired in your recipe. **Empty vanilla bean pods can be used to infuse flavor into liquids or other ingredients. Add the pod to your container of sugar to make vanilla sugar or steep in for several months in vodka to make homemade vanilla extract!