I started about 6 months ago making vodka and spiced rum vanilla. Going to use it during Christmas baking. Anxious to use the spiced rum vanilla in my blonde fruitcakes. I cut my vanilla beans in half and scraped some of the beans in bottles. Anxiously waiting.
Ohhh those Christmas cookies are going to be so good!! Christmas baking season is the main reason I made some fresh batches of vanilla in this video. I needed to be stocked up! 😊😊-Cara
My kids asked me why vanilla beans are so expensive. When I told them they are the pods from an orchid they were astounded lol. My 24 yr old said "well I was today years old when I learned that vanilla comes from flowers" lol. I said wait till I tell you why Saffron is stupid expensive 😂
Both A &B will work in my experience 😊Grade B is cheaper, which is a bonus! It is more dehydrated and takes a little longer I’ve noticed to “darken” up than grade A. -Cara
I have to get more on the go , I did have a big bottle on the go with vanilla , Went to check on it one day , Picked the bottle up ,and the bottom fell out , Not very happy at all
I started about 6 months ago making vodka and spiced rum vanilla. Going to use it during Christmas baking. Anxious to use the spiced rum vanilla in my blonde fruitcakes. I cut my vanilla beans in half and scraped some of the beans in bottles. Anxiously waiting.
Ohhh those Christmas cookies are going to be so good!! Christmas baking season is the main reason I made some fresh batches of vanilla in this video. I needed to be stocked up! 😊😊-Cara
I absolutely love the smell of vanilla and how exciting to make your own. Great update have a spectacular and blessed week family, Ali 🌦️🇨🇦
I hope you have a wonderful week too Ali! 😊
Thanks Cara! Such interesting facts about the Vanilla bean!
~Bobbi 🧡🌼
Thanks Bobbi 😊😊
Thanks Cara... I didn't know all that about vanilla! 😎👍
I’m glad I could share some fun facts 😊😊Always fun to learn something new -Cara
Big tip : you can add marbles to keep beans at bottom!
I've been wanting to do this for 2 years 😅 Maybe this is a sign that I just need to do it!
Go for it Sarah! 😀😀😀-Cara
We love making vanilla sugar with the beans when we are done! Makes for scrumptious sugar cookies!
That is a great idea!! I will have to try that 😊-Cara
I love vanilla so much. It adds such beautiful flavour!!! 🤎🤎🤎
Yes it does! It is so nice to have for baking 😊
I love it home made. The thing I use it for the most is my French toast. I put vanilla and cinnamon on mine. My favorite breakfast lol ❤
Yummm! I love French toast. That sounds delicious, we may have to make that for breakfast tomorrow. -Cara
Nice one 👍
Thank you 😊
Very interesting and good video. Will have to look up picture if the orchid that produces the pods. Now off to buy some beans and vodka.😃🚗
I hope you enjoy your homemade vanilla! 😊
I have some that is 10 months old so far....homemade vanilla is so good. Love watching your videos. Cant wait to see whats next! 😊
Ohhh 10 month old vanilla…yummmm! -Cara
My kids asked me why vanilla beans are so expensive. When I told them they are the pods from an orchid they were astounded lol. My 24 yr old said "well I was today years old when I learned that vanilla comes from flowers" lol. I said wait till I tell you why Saffron is stupid expensive 😂
I remember when I first learned that they came from an orchid too. I was rather surprised myself 😊😆
I loved this! Very very interesting girl! I had no idea.
Glad you liked it!! Give it a try, it tastes sooo good for those Christmas cookies especially 😊-Cara
Thank You so much for sharing Cara 🥰 really interesting and I’ve learned something new 🥰
Thank you for watching Jasmine! 😊-Cara
Love making my own too!
It's so great isn't it!?
Hello Cara
How Are You?
Last day i saw your massive pepper vlog
And that's was really Nice
Then i am waiting for your new
video
Finally you upload
Hello! Thank you for watching, we are doing good. 😊
I typically upload a video every monday morning. -Cara
Thanks for replied me
I have never thought of making my own vanilla. It is an interesting process. I would love to see what your new batch looks like in a few weeks.💖💖💖
It is amazing how dark it will get if you let it keep soaking, it’s so nice when it gets really dark 😊-Cara
awesome!
Thanks!😊
They recommend using grade B for vanilla extract.
Both A &B will work in my experience 😊Grade B is cheaper, which is a bonus! It is more dehydrated and takes a little longer I’ve noticed to “darken” up than grade A. -Cara
I have to get more on the go ,
I did have a big bottle on the go with vanilla ,
Went to check on it one day ,
Picked the bottle up ,and the bottom fell out ,
Not very happy at all
Oh no! I would not be happy if that happened to me either, get some started soon so it will be ready in time for Christmas cookies 😆-Cara
@@bluebirdhomestead I sure will ,