<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Pardon my ignorance, but - I know I should not use imitation vanilla. Is pure vanilla extract okay? Is there such a thing as just pure vanilla? I wanted to bake some cookies that call for almond extract. Is pure almond extract okay? What about almond oil? I have a bottle that says it is 100% food grade quality. I bought it to put in my bath. Is it okay for cooking? Baking impaired, Jennifer Duke