tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post6665063999016788920..comments2024-03-11T03:18:15.067-04:00Comments on Olive Out: Vanilla Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562775041134498313noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-16250040400820241832012-10-23T20:21:42.824-04:002012-10-23T20:21:42.824-04:00I am making homemade vanilla too - this is my firs...I am making homemade vanilla too - this is my first attempt as well so I don't have any tips. Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03418200517338216765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-32456567982695039592012-10-22T09:10:58.943-04:002012-10-22T09:10:58.943-04:00I did this last fall and the vanilla turned out wo...I did this last fall and the vanilla turned out wonderfully. Good luck!Sandy aka Doris the Greathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135704111702244735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-17062970788930351772012-10-22T01:15:59.627-04:002012-10-22T01:15:59.627-04:00Well, I am here to tell you that as soon as we get...Well, I am here to tell you that as soon as we get moved, I am buying vanilla beans, vodka and a cute bottle...I've heard of this before but was put off by thinking vanilla beans were really costly...now I see that was a myth ....yahoo...(and the thought of vodka makes me shiver :))bjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-29760454442615651372012-10-21T15:25:14.648-04:002012-10-21T15:25:14.648-04:00I've never tried making vanilla, but looks ver...I've never tried making vanilla, but looks very easy! Thanks for the recipe, Olive.<br />Mary Alicechateau chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861535167732654354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-10135568027735883362012-10-21T14:30:32.186-04:002012-10-21T14:30:32.186-04:00Oh Olive, you never cease to amaze me. I not only...Oh Olive, you never cease to amaze me. I not only read your post, but every comment too (: I may never make vanilla, but it's fun to know I can. xo. Have a splendid week.Susyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237605450221263831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-19357622406117399962012-10-21T08:59:26.879-04:002012-10-21T08:59:26.879-04:00How many ounces does your bottle hold?How many ounces does your bottle hold?Ann from On Sutton Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666228517388939913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-88190989237592821932012-10-21T08:58:42.991-04:002012-10-21T08:58:42.991-04:00Oh my gosh Olive I am SO doing this. Thank you so ...Oh my gosh Olive I am SO doing this. Thank you so much for sharing. I never knew vanilla was made with vodka! Hope you are well...enjoy your Sunday!Ann from On Sutton Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666228517388939913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-12036748040054230282012-10-20T22:44:56.546-04:002012-10-20T22:44:56.546-04:00I need to try that...it sounds wonderful...I never...I need to try that...it sounds wonderful...I never would think that vodka and beans make baking vanilla...awesome!! Have a great evening!!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08063930401794527705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-48288224035201415062012-10-20T12:57:19.626-04:002012-10-20T12:57:19.626-04:00Olive, To think that I have just been drinking the...Olive, To think that I have just been drinking the vodka.:):)LOL. Oh but I do when on a cruise ship...they make the best martinis. You are very clever making your own baking vanilla. Smiles to you, xo, SusieSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425051654313691986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-61416576994478665812012-10-20T02:06:52.150-04:002012-10-20T02:06:52.150-04:00I made my own last year and would never go back to...I made my own last year and would never go back to store bought. I rotate two bottles. When the first one is down to half, I top it up with vodka and set it aside to cure and use the second one. I can't remember how long it took to get a good, strong flavour but it was at least two months. ~ MaureenMaureen Wyatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717877610585066150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-84141760228863695782012-10-20T00:54:06.953-04:002012-10-20T00:54:06.953-04:00Oh this looks like a fun project...I'll bet th...Oh this looks like a fun project...I'll bet the flavor is amazing!Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-32291925946181259822012-10-19T23:57:44.650-04:002012-10-19T23:57:44.650-04:00this is really cool, my dear. I was clueless about...this is really cool, my dear. I was clueless about this, but I think it would be fun to try!Debra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-49100460377358080302012-10-19T21:28:36.910-04:002012-10-19T21:28:36.910-04:00my mother-in-law has tried this trick... yummy van...my mother-in-law has tried this trick... yummy vanilla. can't wait to hear how it turns out. (:Elizabeth Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06646711693473956020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-3787988798411130392012-10-19T19:24:52.610-04:002012-10-19T19:24:52.610-04:00If I can find a pretty bottle like that, I'd l...If I can find a pretty bottle like that, I'd like to make some of these for gifts. I had no idea this is how vanilla is made!Vickie @ Ranger 911https://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-79347339165302023022012-10-19T19:13:42.361-04:002012-10-19T19:13:42.361-04:00I've seen it done, but haven't tried makin...I've seen it done, but haven't tried making it myself. I'm sure you'll have fun watching it mature. Have a great weekend:@)Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420480574010238475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-60231581125637968772012-10-19T17:17:54.346-04:002012-10-19T17:17:54.346-04:00I love the smell of vanilla! I will definitely tr...I love the smell of vanilla! I will definitely try this. I tried making flavored oil for dipping bread in one time and since I just whipped it up with what I had in the garden it didn't taste right. It looked pretty in the bottle though. Pam Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830005036551331029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-35968330364843375772012-10-19T14:50:33.440-04:002012-10-19T14:50:33.440-04:00Is that how real vanilla is made? I had no idea. ...Is that how real vanilla is made? I had no idea. Will have to try that. I always buy the really good Mexican vanilla when we are on cruises. It's so much better - don't know why tho.<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />Judy20 North Orahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215328045988219360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-38126636879701216342012-10-19T14:10:46.381-04:002012-10-19T14:10:46.381-04:00I had no idea! And I think I'm going to try i...I had no idea! And I think I'm going to try it. Have a couple of bakers in my life... AnnThe Boston Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211110867604264641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-11899402798824746602012-10-19T14:00:28.988-04:002012-10-19T14:00:28.988-04:00I have heard a little about this but was surprised...I have heard a little about this but was surprised by the vodka! And, I've always wondered where to get the vanilla bean. Your readers mention Costco...I'll have to look!<br /><br />Have a good weekend, Olive! Blondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-3597542226722753572012-10-19T13:05:14.338-04:002012-10-19T13:05:14.338-04:00What a great idea. I didn't know you could ma...What a great idea. I didn't know you could make you own vanilla. I don't bake much so I'm not sure I would make it. But it would make a great gift.Grandma Barb's This and Thathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06639649601385700411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-68358695625955488412012-10-19T12:52:29.714-04:002012-10-19T12:52:29.714-04:00When my girls were little we had vanilla sugar. T...When my girls were little we had vanilla sugar. The slit open vanilla beans went into a jar of sugar on the counter. I don't recall ever replacing the vanilla, just refilling the jar with sugar.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-49349429792243900912012-10-19T11:43:55.512-04:002012-10-19T11:43:55.512-04:00What a great idea and a lovely gift! And what a b...What a great idea and a lovely gift! And what a beautiful presentation. Thank you for sharing!<br />NancyNancy @ The Headmistresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01037891417609496378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-67404366666339158822012-10-19T11:01:17.770-04:002012-10-19T11:01:17.770-04:00Great tip Olive! I can't wait to do this. It...Great tip Olive! I can't wait to do this. It won't be ready for Christmas, although I could just tell the recipient to let it age a couple of months longer. But ~ I could also do this for Valentine's Day because the vanilla will be perfect by then. Off to Costco for vanilla beans. Have a wonderful weekend!<br /><br />Hugs from Idaho,<br />Susan and BentleySusan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-25372195406399346592012-10-19T10:39:54.619-04:002012-10-19T10:39:54.619-04:00Thanks for this post, Olive! I've known about ...Thanks for this post, Olive! I've known about this for years but never think to do it! I have all the ingredients except for the vodka. LOL<br /><br />I wonder if Sam's Club also has vanilla beans in bulk and where they are in the store if they do. Maybe one of your other commenters will know. I need them for more than making vanilla. I use them in my homemade soaps!Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-18912736176961109672012-10-19T09:50:24.249-04:002012-10-19T09:50:24.249-04:00Thank you Olive - I like that idea, and as you men...Thank you Olive - I like that idea, and as you mention would make a great gift.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com