Ellie Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I'm rilly slow on some things, and I only just got the vanilla beans. Sheesh. Is it too late? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I think it should be fine. My first Christmas - present batch was started 6 months before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 No way!! I just got mine going about 3 weeks ago. I think if you get it going right away it'll be awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipsey Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Not too late at all. Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Nope, not too late at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraKay28 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I just got my order of beans yesterday, so I was thinking it better not be too late!! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Y'all are the best. :cheers2: Ok, second question: how many vanilla beans? I have two that are each 7" long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Y'all are the best. :cheers2: Ok, second question: how many vanilla beans? I have two that are each 7" long. How much vodka do you have? I used 7 beans in the largest bottle of vodka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 How much vodka do you have? I used 7 beans in the largest bottle of vodka. Vodka comes in different size bottles?? :blink: Teetotaler here. :lol: I'll go over to the liquor store today and shop. I'll feel so decadent :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Vodka comes in different size bottles?? :blink: Teetotaler here. :lol: I'll go over to the liquor store today and shop. I'll feel so decadent :lol: I don't know! Lol. I bought a big bottle at Costco. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellalarella Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I was just going to do this, too! What's the vodka/bean ratio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Costco has vodka? :blink: :lol: Well, I have to go there today, too, so I guess I'll scope out the vodka. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I was just going to do this, too! What's the vodka/bean ratio? I just looked at my bottle. 1.75 L. I used 7 beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Costco has vodka? :blink: :lol: Well, I have to go there today, too, so I guess I'll scope out the vodka. :D Yes, and their own brand, too. Very inexpensive, relatively speaking. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 According to Martha Stewart, you use 1 cup good vodka and 2 split vanilla beans. Let it sit for 3 months. That would last me a very long time. I might do several small batches like that for gifts. Now where would you find nice 8 oz glass bottles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 According to Martha Stewart, you use 1 cup good vodka and 2 split vanilla beans. Let it sit for 3 months. That would last me a very long time. I might do several small batches like that for gifts. Now where would you find nice 8 oz glass bottles? Cost Plus World Market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Cost Plus World Market I just found this: http://www.specialtybottle.com/dessertclearglassbottle12oz375mlwswingtop.aspx They sell by the case, but look to be very reasonably priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I've cut and pasted below the method I used last year -- I started very late and had little tags on the bottles that said not to use before february 1. You can also make vanilla sugar by putting a split vanilla bean into a jar of white, granulated sugar. Great way to infuse the sugar with vanilla flavor for baking. I did this too when I was finished bottling vanilla - I dried the beans and made gifts of vanilla sugar. http://www.kitchenproject.com/vanilla/MakeYourOwnVanillaExtract.htm That is the recipe I used. Dh and I bought Four bottles of Imperia vodka -- you don't need to spend that much money on vodka -- you can buy a lesser brand. Everyone says that the $$$ of the vodka doesn't matter, but I am jus tincredibly insecure so I researched and read up on vodka and I decided that we would use Imperia. I think that next time, I will buy a less expensive brand. We bought Four 34 oz bottles of vodka, I think -- I bought 4 oz amber glass bottles (link here): http://www.specialtybottle.com/amberbostonroundglassbottle4ozwstdcap.aspx I think I bought 16 or 20 bottles -- cannot remember. I bought some 32 oz bottles (as a gift, I gave one person a 32 oz bottle of vanilla extract -- I did not give any others that size -- everyone else received 4 oz bottles and in the future, everyone will get 4 oz bottles - no exceptions -- the vodka is just too expensive). I bought madasgascar vanilla beans: link here: http://www.kitchenproject.com/vanilla/Vanilla_Bean2.html#beans I guess I bought the pack of 25 beans and the owner of the company sent me an additional 12 beans gratis. I had labels printed from here: http://www.myownlabels.com/food-craft_labels/SPFM04/ www.myownlabels.com I ordered the FRENCH MARKET in Tuxedo color. I spent about $100 on custom labels and it was worth every penny! It added the unbelievable POW that a homemade gift needs. I probably spent more time on the labels than anything else because I wanted them to be perfect -- and they are.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellalarella Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 What about this recipe? 1 quart bottle of 70 proof vodka:1/4 lb. vanilla beans. http://http://www.amadeusvanillabeans.com/recipes/vanilla-extract.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellalarella Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 beans on amazon: 1/4 pound for around $12 http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Bourbon-Madagascar-Vanilla-Beans-Approx/dp/B000CR1ELU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1340122011&sr=8-2&keywords=vanilla+beans Is this a good deal? .41 per bean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 A close friend told me just yesterday that she is making her own vanilla. Sounds great! Looks like I will be checking out the shelves at the liquor store too! Our Costco doesn't sell alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 DOH!! I have Sam's membership, not Costco, and guess what? Sam's doesn't have vodka. Now I have to go looking for a liquor store. Hmph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 There you go w/ your Christmas threads in the summer again, and it's not even July yet. You're done shopping already aren't you? :tongue_smilie: (<-- that's me sticking my tongue out at you) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 There you go w/ your Christmas threads in the summer again, and it's not even July yet. You're done shopping already aren't you? :tongue_smilie: (<-- that's me sticking my tongue out at you) :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I LOVE you guys!!!! I was just coming on here to ask Marianne for her recipe again (sorry Marianne, I lost it!):blush:. With my daughter's allergies, I now HAVE to make my own Vanilla extract. I'm so excited!!!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Dorinda :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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