Homemade vanilla extract is easy and you can use it for so many things! You will notice a major improvement in flavor and cost!
Gather Vanilla beans, 80-proof alcohol, Glass jars or jars with tight seals & a funnel.
Take 5-6 vanilla beans (1/2 ounce total) split each bean in half. Scrape out the beans and put in jar and then pop the beans in the jar. Add the 8 ounces of alcohol. Twist on the lid, add a label with the date, shake and put in a cool dark space.
I shake mine once a day for about a month and then leave it alone for at least 6-12 months.
I made a batch now (July) so by December I can give away for holiday gifts. Make sure to shake it every once in awhile.
You can try different beans:
Madagascar Vanilla – very common and has a creamy and rich flavor
Mexican Vanilla – has a darker, almost smoky flavor
Tahitian Vanilla – also very common and has a rich floral flavor
Add the bean type to your label for an added touch. You can try adding different alcohol too! Have fun!!
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Belgian Dessert*
PEARL SUGAR
INGREDIENTS
3 cups sugar
3½ tablespoons water
Takes 40 minutes. Make 3½ cups.
* = Belgian pearl sugar is larger than the Swedish variety and resembles pearly white pebbles. It’s sugar, if you can find it, has large granules made from sugarbeets. The Belgian variety is best for Liege, or Belgian, waffles. Swedish pearl sugar, pärlsocker, has smaller sugar…
Welcome to another edition of cocktail history, this time we’re going on the tropical side. 🏝️ 🍹
The Mai Tai cocktail is a classic Tiki drink that has become synonymous with tropical vacations, sandy beaches, and tiki bars. It’s a deliciously (not too) sweet and fruity cocktail that’s perfect for sipping on a hot summer day, but do you know the story behind its creation?
Charming Mai Tai artwork…