I’m happy with artificial vanilla flavoring, but it has been weirdly expensive recently.
I really can not taste the difference in baking with imitation vs real vanilla.....
Get a couple of vanilla beans, put them in a Mason jar, or similar sealed glass container. Pour in vodka, allow to sit for a month or so, shake from time to time. Voila! Vanilla extract. Just add vodka to keep the beans covered, store in a dark location and you have an unending supply.