MariannNOVA Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 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...
TXMomof4 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 It is amazing to me that more people don't know this. I was talking about making vanilla with some friends and they were literally shocked that I could do that on my own. And even more shocked that you use vodka. Of course, I had to explain that you have to guard the vodka for the first few weeks when it's just vanilla flavored vodka. Various loved ones have discovered that vanilla Diet Coke made with vanilla vodka is pretty darn yummy! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Good to know it's not a yr long process! Seriously considering doing this, just for personal use. Frankly, I don't know anyone that would *get* the gift of homemade vanilla. Well...Special Mama would. I just can't remember if she's made her own or not :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 It is amazing to me that more people don't know this. I was talking about making vanilla with some friends and they were literally shocked that I could do that on my own. And even more shocked that you use vodka. Of course, I had to explain that you have to guard the vodka for the first few weeks when it's just vanilla flavored vodka. Various loved ones have discovered that vanilla Diet Coke made with vanilla vodka is pretty darn yummy! ;) Good to know it's not a yr long process! Seriously considering doing this, just for personal use. Frankly, I don't know anyone that would *get* the gift of homemade vanilla. Well...Special Mama would. I just can't remember if she's made her own or not :lol: :iagree::iagree: I was amazed at the number of people who thought the vanilla was some sort of amazing feat of kitchen magic. I spent the day at the pool with a friend who wants me to turn the guest house into a baked goods/homemade goodies place -- 'kitchen magic' would be a good name for it. The friend made a flourless chocolate cake yesterday and brought it to our party at the pool -- THAT cake would sell for $40. in Wegman's or Whole Foods. i am thinking she may have a great idea.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Rose Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I few years ago I did the vanilla sugar with organic sugar from Costco. I even did vanilla Splenda for a diabetic relative.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 YUM!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Thanks for posting this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 I few years ago I did the vanilla sugar with organic sugar from Costco. I even did vanilla Splenda for a diabetic relative.:D YUM!! :D Thanks for posting this! You're welcome and thank you. isn't it amazing how simple it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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