I am going to be trying something new this holiday season...making some homemade vanilla! Now it is too late for me to give away homemade vanilla for gifts this Christmas, but next Christmas..yes...can't wait! I have read in many places online about how much people LOVE their homemade vanilla...how good it tastes...and how much cheaper it is than buying pure vanilla extract in the store. … [Read more...]
Making Homemade Vanilla Extract {a DIY Project}
This is my first time making homemade vanilla extract. It wasn't hard at all and it tastes SO good! Since it does take a bit of time before it is ready to use, you get to learn some patience too. Now I know most of the recipes you will find online use Vodka as the base to soak the vanilla beans in. My husband just couldn't bring himself to allow me to go the liquor store (and I wasn't sure I … [Read more...]
Allspice Substitute
I love to use Allspice when I make apple pie, pumpkin bars, muffins, etc. Well, I recently ran out and being the creative person I am asked myself, "I wonder if there is a substitute for Allspice that I can make?" So...to Google I went and found one! I thought I'd share it here. It is so simple and uses spices that you probably already have on hand! Enjoy! 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. … [Read more...]
