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08-16-2010, 08:35 PM | #1 |
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Making vanilla
I wasn't sure the best forum to ask this in...but this is kind of a *creating* thing.....
So, I know in the past people have made vanilla to give as gifts. I finally have some vanilla beans coming to me, thanks to Blue Savannah , so tell me what I need to know. MamaCat shared a link with me for bottles : http://www.sunburstbottle.com Links for tutorials....tricks you learned from doing it yourself...and as for the vodka, I will need very, very specific info on what kind. Not a drinker here, so I have absolutely NO CLUE what to get in regards to that! So, really, tell me all you know!
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08-16-2010, 08:38 PM | #2 |
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Re: Making vanilla
I hope Crystal will reply because she has a specific alcohol that she uses that's gluten free and I can't remember what it is!
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08-17-2010, 07:18 AM | #3 |
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Re: Making vanilla
How long can you use the same beans? I've had mine going for over a year now. Think it's time to put in new ones?
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08-17-2010, 07:21 AM | #4 |
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Re: Making vanilla
Thank you for asking this! I'm interested too
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08-17-2010, 08:49 AM | #5 |
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Re: Making vanilla
Morning for someone who knows what they are doing!
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08-17-2010, 08:51 AM | #6 |
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Re: Making vanilla
Sorry, I can't help. Seems like a lot of people need this info. I want to know too!
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08-17-2010, 10:38 AM | #7 |
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Re: Making vanilla
Timely thread. I've had quite a few beans hanging around that I want to get this started
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08-21-2010, 06:51 AM | #8 |
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Re: Making vanilla
I ordered bottles today!!
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08-21-2010, 07:48 AM | #9 |
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08-21-2010, 09:07 AM | #10 | |
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Re: Making vanilla
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ETA: I'll see if I can find an old link I used to make mine...I used whole vanilla beans & kept them in the bottle...I think the directions said it should take at LEAST 8 weeks... http://www.kitchenproject.com/vanill...llaExtract.htm Last edited by 3PeasInAPod; 08-21-2010 at 09:09 AM. |
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08-21-2010, 05:38 PM | #11 |
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Re: Making vanilla
I ordered clear bottles...in a 5 oz size. I had them shipped to my mom in the states to save shipping....but they have to arrive in TX in a week, so she can bring them to me when she comes for a visit!
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08-21-2010, 05:54 PM | #12 |
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Re: Making vanilla
where do you get vanilla beans? can you use any vanilla beans or are certain ones better?
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08-21-2010, 05:58 PM | #13 |
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08-21-2010, 05:59 PM | #14 |
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Re: Making vanilla
Do the bottles have to be food grade or does that only apply to plastic?
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08-21-2010, 06:37 PM | #15 | |
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Re: Making vanilla
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There are varying qualities. Dried out ones will work but won't be as vanillay. Frontier is a good place reportedly to order them. Some countries are known for better vanilla than others, though I'm not sure which are in the elite I got mine from Costco and have been pleased with them, even though they aren't "special" ---------- Post added at 09:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:36 PM ---------- My vanilla is just in a mason jar.
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