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Hey, thank you so much for reporting back!

2009-12-30T09:56:10.733+05:30

Hey, thank you so much for reporting back!

Hi there everyone, My sister and i have been makin...

2009-12-30T08:52:44.655+05:30

Hi there everyone,
My sister and i have been making the extract for a while and we have hit the jack pot using brandy and leaving for 8 weeks it has a rich silky vanilla flavour and dark to blackish colour and have just had everyone raving to me this morning after giving several botle for xmas.

Hey, you can find them at Maison des Gourmets in B...

2009-11-29T15:11:06.314+05:30

Hey, you can find them at Maison des Gourmets in Bangalore.

hi. can i know where you bought the vanilla beans ...

2009-11-29T15:07:17.062+05:30

hi. can i know where you bought the vanilla beans in Bangalore? been searching high and low for it.

Rebekah: I'm not the best person to judge vodka ei...

2009-01-15T11:30:23.545+05:30

Rebekah: I'm not the best person to judge vodka either. I never use/consume alcohol, but this is the only exception that I made. I used Wodka Gorbatschow on the shopkeeper's recommendation.

Is there any specific brand of Vodka I should use ...

2009-01-15T00:57:58.214+05:30

Is there any specific brand of Vodka I should use to make the extract? I don't know much about Vodka. Thanks!

I don't completely replace the sugar because it's ...

2008-09-01T15:57:31.688+05:30

I don't completely replace the sugar because it's a lot milder than the essence. I use vanilla sugar as a replacement for granulated sugar rather than as a replacement for vanilla essence. For me more vanilla = better flavour! :)

When you use vanilla sugar in a recipe that calls ...

2008-08-31T23:16:14.789+05:30

When you use vanilla sugar in a recipe that calls for vanilla extract, does the vanilla sugar replace the extract in that recipe or would you still add the extract?

Thank you so much Deeba! I've been great. Work's k...

2008-08-20T15:22:07.517+05:30

Thank you so much Deeba! I've been great. Work's keeping me busy but I just can't wait to come back home and make something and blog about it. I'm glad you like the new look. Some friends preferred the old look so was a bit worried. You're so lucky to get the beans locally! I finally found the real stuff at a gourmet store in Bangalore.

Got he bottle, beans & vodka...am off to make my e...

2008-08-20T13:02:12.611+05:30

Got he bottle, beans & vodka...am off to make my extract!! How've you been? Haven't heard from you in eons...hope all is well 7 you are reaching for your dreams! The blog's new look is GREAT! I like it very much...take care...

I have both of these on my to make this fall list!...

2008-08-07T01:57:30.381+05:30

I have both of these on my to make this fall list! I can only imagine how wonderful it is!

Real vanilla is the only vanilla...I've made the s...

2008-08-06T17:58:40.221+05:30

Real vanilla is the only vanilla...I've made the sugar a while ago. Just need vodka to get to the extract. Yummy post...

Hi Lalaine,Now you make me want to make some of my...

2008-08-04T17:26:37.292+05:30

Hi Lalaine,

Now you make me want to make some of my own vanilla ice cream!

With respect to storage,I store mine in the airtight glass test tubes that in comes with in a cool, dark place (you should not store them in a refrigerator). They should be fine up to two years. Storing in sugar is perfect because you end up with vanilla sugar and the vanilla remains plump. You could also store your whole beans in a Vodka - just make sure the beans are completely covered.

Hi Coco.I've tried this vanilla bean ice cream at ...

2008-08-04T01:22:38.414+05:30

Hi Coco.

I've tried this vanilla bean ice cream at Fresh and Easy... good Lord, you really can't compare the flavors of real vanilla beans!

Any tips on storing vanilla beans?

I already make my own vanilla sugar but thanks for...

2008-08-02T05:43:06.519+05:30

I already make my own vanilla sugar but thanks for the tip on making the extract!

Thank you for your suggestion. I have a suprise fo...

2008-08-01T20:14:07.878+05:30

Thank you for your suggestion. I have a suprise for you in my blog. Check out!

the vanilla looks amazing, but what really caught ...

2008-07-30T15:18:09.776+05:30

the vanilla looks amazing, but what really caught my eye is your awesome paisley tablecloth!!

Yes Lubna,you can use this extract in just the sam...

2008-07-29T19:19:57.655+05:30

Yes Lubna,you can use this extract in just the same way you'd use the store bought one. But be sure you wait for for 6-8 weeks; else you've have vanilla flavoured booze. :)

Can i use this vanilla extract to make Ice cream a...

2008-07-29T16:08:38.097+05:30

Can i use this vanilla extract to make Ice cream and Custards?

This is the only sugar I use for baking - I keep a...

2008-07-26T05:52:02.417+05:30

This is the only sugar I use for baking - I keep a big container filled with sugar and those wonderful little vanilla beans - It makes a huge difference in Cakes, Cookies pretty much any baked yummies.

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Cathy
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I've always wanted to try making my own vanilla es...

2008-07-26T04:49:31.346+05:30

I've always wanted to try making my own vanilla essence. Thanks for the inspiration, I'll finally do it!

hmmm...hope id get to taste some of the sugar in m...

2008-07-25T19:05:11.182+05:30

hmmm...hope id get to taste some of the sugar in my tea :D