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FieldsofThyme
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FieldsofThyme
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
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 Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 11:26:04 AM
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Kristina
I get mine from Mountain Rose herbs. Very reasonable
http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/bulkherb/v.php#h_van
$9 for between 6-9 beans
I made vanilla extract a few yrs ago. Put about 4-6 slit beans in a small bottle of vodka.
Let steep for a few months, then use. It gets stronger with age, but does not go bad.
Mine is about 3 yrs old & still just fine. I used for Christmas baking & it is so much better than store bought. |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
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Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 3:31:49 PM
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A friend ordered ours for us and they were organic and not that much. If I think about it, I'll ask her. And the Vodka is not all that much either. I've been making mine for years now. I just add a few beans and more Vodka as I get low.
Kris
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StrawHouseRanch
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Paula
Holt
Missouri
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Lieberkim
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Kimberly
Sunnyside
WASHINGTON
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Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 7:25:31 PM
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Cool! I never considered making my own vanilla!!!! I'm going to have to look into this. Thanks guys. :)
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FieldsofThyme
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FieldsofThyme
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Emily Anna
True Blue Farmgirl
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Emily
Fort Atkinson
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Posted - Jan 14 2012 : 1:04:11 PM
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Hi Kristina,
I just started a gallon of extract a couple of months ago. I ordered my beans from www.olivenation.com. I ordered a half pound (approx. 54 beans) for $27. You can buy smaller quantities also. I got shipping free and I think I found a coupon for $5 off so I only paid $23ish. The beans seem really nice, although I've never boughten vanilla beans before to be able to compare them to any others. I ordered them on a Saturday and had them by Tues or Wed. Also, when I got the order, they sent me a coupon thats good for 30 days.
Just another place to for you to check. Also, if you plan on giving it as gifts and need some bottles, check out the website for specialty Bottles. They seem to have a nice variety!
Emily |
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soapmommy60543
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Ann
Oswego
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Posted - Jan 14 2012 : 4:50:41 PM
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Check out the Food in Jars blog. She's got all the instructions, etc. Also, I ordered my beans on eBay - don't remember the exact company, but a bunch of organic beans cost me a fraction of what I would have paid for extract. My first batch bottle is in my pantry closet, extracting patiently. Good luck!
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FieldsofThyme
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Farm Kitchen: making vanilla extract |
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making vanilla extract
Unless you know where to get a good grade vanilla bean (as a really good price), I'll be changing this idea to something else for Christmas. I can buy organic, fructose corn syrup free vanilla for under $6.00.