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For months I've been Pinning like crazy on Pinterest. Last September, I thought it was time to do more than Pin - it was time to start making a thing or two. I decided to make vanilla as a holiday gift. So I ordered vanilla beans from Amazon along with some 1oz amber bottles. All I needed after that was some vodka and a few weeks. That was in September. In December, I designed a very rudimentary label and tied on some twine.
My own bottle of vanilla from Penzy's was empty and still had a vanilla bean in it so I just poured some Vodka back in it and put it back in the cabinet. The bottles of vanilla I had made we gave as gifts for the holidays. I'd forgotten about it until my sister in law mentioned recently that she'd made custard (she is from England) and the vanilla flavor was awesome. We still have a couple of bottles left and they're just getting better and better with time.
Since I have a couple of bottles left, I thought I'd give away a bottle! If you're interested in my homemade vanilla, leave me a comment on this post. If you're a no-reply blogger, I won't have a way to contact you so please check - I think some of you might be surprised to find out you are. I'll draw a name later this week!
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Wow, how cool is that? I'd love a chance to win a bottle of your home made vanilla! I'm so impressed that you made your own!
Mmmmmm.......Vanilla! My favorite!
This is a truly delicious giveaway! And gosh, if I won, I might even come and get it in person! Thanks for this lovely giveaway. If a win isn't in my future, I'll just have to try making my own. Sounds good! Thanks for sharing.
I never would have guessed that there was vodka in vanilla. What a fun thing to make and give as a gift.
Wow---voda in vanilla, who knew, not me. I'd love to win it, but for all of us who don't can you share the recipe?
Ooohhhh...mmmmm... Real home made vanilla? For sure I would love to have some. I know I am not a "no-reply blogger" so just pick me (((grin)))
YUMMY! Please count me in!!
Jackie, how wonderful! But since I make my own vanilla, too, I will not ask to be in this yummy giveaway. Homemade vanilla is superior to all others!! Have you tried beanilla dot com?
I would LOVE to try it!!! Sounds wonderful!
My vanilla interest is peaked! I would love to try yours, thanks for the opportunity ~
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Gosh, this sounds awesome~
My sister gave me a glass jar full of sugar with vanilla beans in it. It makes my coffee taste even better in the mornings.
I'd love to try this in some cookies. You do realize you may have happened upon a side biz, right?
Thanks for the opportunity to win a bottle of your homemade vanilla. Love the label and twine.
Jackie, I would love a bottle of your vanilla. As a baker, I would love to try it. The bottle is lovely.
Wow Jackie, aren't you clever and creative. This vanilla sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
Oh that sounds wonderful. I love the smell and the flavour of vanilla. Since I live in the UK I'm guessing I'm not eligible for the giveaway, but I wish I was.
OH MY GOODNESS! HOMEMADE VANILLA! I didn't know you could make your own?
Jackie you amaze me. Yes I would love to bake some goodies using Jackie's Vanilla. Love your labels and bottles. What a perfect gift! I would love to get my hands on one of your bottles:)))
YUM! Jackie what a wonderful idea! I can almost smell the wonderfulness!
Well that's different! What a cool idea. Love the labeling too.
I'm going to pass on the contest since I'm such a non-cook. But feel free to send me any leftover home-made goodies with your vanilla as an ingredient! ;-)
Mmmm - homemade vanilla sounds yummie!!! Hope I win! Thanks for sharing!
I love vanilla and have never had home made vanilla!! Would love to try it...thanks for the chance! Sounds wonderful!
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Fabulous give away - I make my own vanilla too and have for several years now - I wouldn't go back to store bought. Just catching up in your blog, sounds like you've been busy with an unexpected trip, etc. My prayers are with you and your family!! Hugs.
Hi Jackie
I'd love to win your homemade vanilla. Sounds yummy!
Oh how wonderful! I love homemade vanilla, and I would love to participate.
How is your MIL? I see you are home now, and I hope that things are better. What a scary ordeal for all of you. I have prayed for you and thought of you often.
Thanks for asking about my MIL. Turns out she did not have Sepsis, but was allergic to some medicine she was taking. She is still having a rough go of things though, and I don't know if she will ever really recover from all of her health problems. It's so hard.
Take care and have a fabulous week!
Wow, I didn't know that vanilla extract had a vodka base! How cool to make your own. I'll pass as I already have two bottles in my pantry. I like vanilla!
Wow, I'd love to enter this giveaway! I've never had homemade vanilla before. And it's made with Vodka! Who woulda thunk? :-)
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LOL I was just telling Dash how you can make your own vanilla extract with vanilla beans and vodka! I had to explain to him that it's a "bean" like a green bean pod not like a pinto bean!
*squee* enter me please!
I have never had homemade vanilla, so I'm curious!! I love how you've packaged it.
I had no idea one could even make vanilla! So cool!! I'm inspired now... Oh, and thanks for the drawing.
Jackie - that's so cool! Is it really that easy? Vanilla bean in bottle - just add vodka? I have got to try that!
Jackie, how clever!! Fantastic gift idea & your packaging is so cute! You are a woman of many talents.
I would kill to try some of this, LOL. I put vanilla in everything. It just makes it taste so much better.
I have never heard of making your own vanilla and would love to try out yours. Please count me in!
I have never heard of making your own vanilla and would love to try out yours. Please count me in!
Ditto "squee", "didn't know you could make homemade" and "too cool". =) I'd love to win a bottle!
I made vanilla for Christmas gifts, but I didn't have the best luck with it. I think I used a vodka that was too inexpensive. I'm soooo glad yours turned out well. I also love how you bottled/packaged them. Very clever and professional looking. How fun. BTW, you left me one of the nicest comments I've ever received. Thanks so much!
I didn't know this was even possible, count me in, would love to try your vanilla!
Hey Jackie! I just made my own vanilla recently and it's great! Hope you enjoyed yours. Thanks so much for your help with iphoto/flickr. I will also be adding myself to your list of followers! Lily.
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