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Quote: Yours sound to be very fresh. I actually store mine in a ziplock baggy which I put into another ziplock baggy. It's amazing how the fragrance permeates. Then put them in a dark spot like a cabinet. Oh, and if you're going to make vanilla, split the beans lengthwise and scrape out...

Quote: Forgot to add that I got lots of organic saffron from my garden this year. I also grow organic garlic Jen You grow saffron???? that real expensive stuff that have never had in my life?? Tell me more!! Yes, I do. You get THREE threads from ONE bulb. That's why it's so expensive...

Quote: I buy my vanilla beans from Arizona vanilla company on Ebay. I have purchased from them several times. They are very reasonable, their beans are vacuum packed, and they carry Mexican, Tahitian, and Madagascar beans. I had read on KAF that the Mexican beans were the best. Ihave used the...

Quote: I buy my vanilla beans from Arizona vanilla company on Ebay. I have purchased from them several times. They are very reasonable, their beans are vacuum packed, and they carry Mexican, Tahitian, and Madagascar beans. I had read on KAF that the Mexican beans were the best. Ihave used the...

I just got back from visiting my Mom in Tx. I was reading that magazine that's in the plane. They had an ad for Maker's Mark 46, a bourbon. Since I have more vanilla beans, I thought I'd try that this time. NOT!!!! anywhere from $36-$43 Jen

Quote: OOHH, I LOVE New Braunfels! My Mom and sister live in Tx, and I have been there a few times. it!!

Quote: Sandee, I may have used more beans than you did. I think I may have about 8 in there. As to the tiles, they were coasters that I had my DH take the cork backing off and used them sporadically as accent tiles. The "tile" in the right corner matches a puzzle I did and framed. I have a...

Quote: Don't know what happen but thanks for posting it again. Mine is getting darker but not that dark yet. May be I did it wrong the first time. By the way, I love your chicken tiles in the background - very cute. Sandee Sandee, I may have used more beans than you did. I think I may...

Sandee, it IS there twice now. Look up in the posts before yours. Jen

Quote: Here's a pic of the vanilla I started about 4 weeks ago. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/2757_homemade_vanilla.jpg Jen Jen The picture didn't come through - can you post again. Thanks Sandee I could have sworn I had seen it there. I wonder what happened? Here it...

Quote: I usually use the cheapest, but this time I thought I'd try the 150 proof. It's PARAMOUNT Virgin Island Rum, 151 Imported West Indies Rum. It has really darkened up, and it's only been about a month. I haven't tasted it yet, though. This wasn't real expensive, $11 I think, but don't...

Quote: I usually use the cheapest, but this time I thought I'd try the 150 proof. It's PARAMOUNT Virgin Island Rum, 151 Imported West Indies Rum. It has really darkened up, and it's only been about a month. I haven't tasted it yet, though. This wasn't real expensive, $11 I think, but don't...

Quote: I got my vanilla beans on Ebay--Arizonavanillabean co, or something like that. I got 1/4 lb for $10. I have lots of beans! BTW, King Arthur Flour says the Mexican beans are the best. That's what I got the last itme. I have gotten both the Madagascar and the Tahitian, but haven't gotten...

Quote: I have made homemade vanilla from beans lots of times. Never thought of using gin. I usually use vodka or rum, rum being my fav. I got 150 proof last time. WOW! I usually let mine age approx 6 mos, though. Cindiloohoo, how many vanilla beans did you use to how much gin? I give...