In article >,
PeterL > wrote:

> Omelet > wrote in newsmpomelet-
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> > IMHO Vanilla extract is too easy to make at home. There is no reason
> to
> > purchase Mexican VE that does, indeed, have Coumarin in it. I've
> heard
> > tho' that the danger is over-rated but I'm not chancing it.
> >
> > Take a bottle of Vodka or everclear, place the vanilla beans in it and
> > let it sit for about 6 months. How long will it take you to use up
> > 750mls. of Vanilla extract for pity sakes?
> >
> > That'll last me about 10 years.
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> You're preaching to the Preacher, my child :-)
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> http://s199.photobucket.com/albums/a...lla%20Essence/
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Looks like it turned out nice and rich.
I don't use more than a dozen beans at most for 750 mls.

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> :-)
>
>
> That was back in January, or February.

Mom taught me. <g>

Alcohol extraction is also good for a lot of other things!
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Peace! Om

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