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osagegypsy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marsha
Hominy
OK
USA
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 Posted - Jun 25 2011 : 5:17:32 PM
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Would it take less than 6 months if you slit the bean lengthwise?
"Though she never shook the stars from their appointed courses; she loved good men and rode good horses." unk. |
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Jun 26 2011 : 04:51:12 AM
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I've always waited the full 6. I usually slit the beans lengthwise anyway. It may be ready before then...I'm not sure.
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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Tina Kay
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Tina Kay
Deary
ID
USA
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Posted - Jun 27 2011 : 11:47:19 AM
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Thank you so much for sharing. I have been wanting to do this for awhile. I just havent had the time to look into it. I have the beans, now all I need is the vodka!
Happy it is, indeed, for me that my heart is capable of feeling the same simple and innocent pleasure as the peasant whose table is covered with food of his own rearing, and who not only enjoys his meal, but remembers with delight the happy days and sunny mornings when he planted it, the soft evenings when he watered it, and the pleasure he experienced in watching it’s daily growth.
J.W. von Goethe (the Sorrows of Werther)
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2011 : 06:02:12 AM
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Here's my skinny. I have been using my own vanilla since 2007. USDA used to say 1 vanilla bean for every 6-8 ounces of liquid. If you cut the pod lengthwise, the seed will come out in the liquid. Mine took three months, and my mom swears it's the best she ever used. I had to do something to get her off the mexican stuff.
Keep in mind that store bought vanilla is slightly sweetened, also store bought is not all alcohol.
IMITATION VANILLA IS A BI-PRODUCT OF PAPER PRODUCTIOn.
Get your beans on ebay. Find out he difference between Tahitian and Bourbon. Americans like what is called cookie vanilla, half of each kind of bean.
Trish
Make cupcakes not war!
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2011 : 06:03:14 AM
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Megan listed this site as the one she gets beans from I just checked it out and they have them on sale right now if anyone is interested http://www.beanilla.com/
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask... |
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
laura
utah
USA
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Christy925
True Blue Farmgirl
476 Posts
Christy
Midland
Michigan
USA
476 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2011 : 2:41:20 PM
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My husband and I are about to bottle our first homemade vanilla. We got our beans from http://www.olivenation.com/ . We made a gallon so we can give 2 ounce bottles for Christmas Gifts. We used mid-grade vodka. We did quite a bit of research, read on more than one website that the quality of the vodka does matter. We made our vanilla extra strength - 4x. This website has some easy instructions. http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/start-making-homemade-vanilla-for-christmas . Of course everyone has to tweak recipes to suit themselves. We figure it cost us around $2.34 per ounce. If we would have made it just double strength it would have only cost $1.84 per ounce. My friends and family are gonna love receiving their little homemade cloth gift bags with 2-2oz bottle of heavenly vanilla. I think it's so worth the time and the few dollars. And the bonus is that I have a nice big bottle for myself :) p.s. we didn't worry about organic :( we're not gonna drink it
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
laura
utah
USA
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JThomp
True Blue Farmgirl
135 Posts
Justine
Raymore
Missouri
USA
135 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2011 : 6:11:18 PM
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| My first batch of vanilla is almost ready. I can't wait! I plan to give some as gifts for Christmas also. Christy, the bags are a wonderful idea, thanks for sharing. |
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
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Posted - Sep 28 2011 : 05:28:50 AM
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My daughter bought a package of 100 vanilla beans for $40 on Amazon. She shared them with her mama. :) Some vanilla flavoring has gluten in it and her little girls have a gluten intolerance. So she has been making vanilla for several years. I make vanilla bean scones (Starbucks Like) and when I am have scraped out the bean, I put in in sugar to create a vanilla sugar.
Patty #1840
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.”
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Oct 16 2011 : 4:37:35 PM
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I can't keep vanilla long enough in my house! I use so much of it I go through it like mad! I'm stocking up this time on vanilla beans and getting a few canning jars full!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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22angel
True Blue Farmgirl
498 Posts
Pam
Manitoba
Canada
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Posted - Oct 16 2011 : 7:57:11 PM
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I started 2 jars on Friday night....can't wait for it to be ready! I used vodka in one & white rum in the other...I wonder if that makes a difference? Oh well. I don't drink, so I don't know what grade they are (I "thiefed" them from my mom's house where they've been sitting for years - may as well make use out of them!). Didn't have quite enough of the vodka, but that's alright.
Life isn't about finding yourself. It's about creating yourself.
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lisalisa
True Blue Farmgirl
216 Posts
Lisa
Broomall
PA
USA
216 Posts |
Posted - Oct 17 2011 : 07:54:35 AM
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| Oooooo! I have been wanting to do this for so long, now I hope I'm ready! I ordered the beans, is there time for it to "cure" before holiday gift time? I have some family and close baker friends I'd like to share with. Thanks for the info! ---Lisa |
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sondrak
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
Sondra
Colorado Springs
CO
USA
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Posted - Oct 29 2011 : 12:20:46 PM
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You all have made this sound really easy! I figure if I try Julie's recipe for the small batch, I can have some around Xmas. Then, I can also do the larger batch and experiment with the other flavors to have ready in time for the baking that my family likes to do around Easter.
You can take the girl out of Texas, but you can't take the Texas out of the girl.
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
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Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 06:27:47 AM
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I will definitely try the vanilla recipe in the smaller batch. Other than the vanilla, how are the other flavors made? Thanks for all the info everybody has given.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
Edited by - ClaireSky on Nov 08 2011 06:28:31 AM |
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CurlysQuilts
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Sarah
Northeast Kingdom
VT
USA
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Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 10:55:09 AM
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Other flavors I have tried are lemon and orange. Just take the clean peel from a lemon or rind and stuff into into your bottle and cover with vodka. Super easy and YUMMY!
Curly's Quilts
www.curlysquilts.etsy.com
I am a recyclin, cloth-diapering, home grown, hand sewn kinda farmgirl! |
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Apache Lady
Farmgirl in Training
47 Posts
Erika
La Puente
California
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2011 : 12:49:42 PM
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| Oh my gosh this sounds wonderful! I have got to try this. I tried growing vanilla orchids, but didn't have any luck. Great links for purchasing though! |
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shelbyc
True Blue Farmgirl
72 Posts
shannon
murdale
british columbia
Canada
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Posted - Jun 22 2012 : 9:57:27 PM
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I bought my beans on Ebay. You an read up on the different grades there too. I believe they said you don't need the highest grade for vanilla extract. I just need to buy the vodka now, can't wait to get it started!
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
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Posted - Aug 10 2019 : 7:51:30 PM
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O.K. I am sold on making my own vanilla extract. I also never dreamed that there are so many uses for the vanilla bean. I also want to buy in bulk because if I can freeze them it will be worth saving money for them. It will make wonderful gifts.
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7112 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7112 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2019 : 05:12:48 AM
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I've made vanilla extract using bourbon and it is very good. Almost time to make some more - now to decide if I want to use bourbon or vodka for the next batch.
I used Jim Beam bourbon because I wanted to use it in coffee too.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2019 : 6:50:24 PM
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Is there a difference in the taste of the vanilla with the use of bourbon or vodka?
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7112 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2019 : 04:41:09 AM
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Yes, vanilla extract made with bourbon tastes like bourbon with vanilla. Made with vodka it will have a stronger vanilla flavor. Maybe it's a southern-Texas thing but we like bourbon in a lot of our cooking - savory and sweet. Egg custard made with bourbon vanilla extract is wonderful.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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Make your own vanilla extract!
