Homemade Vanilla

I love to bake. So does my mother, sister, and daughters. You might say it’s in our genes. Happy to share a yummy, fun gene rather than the FAP gene I unknowingly shared with Victoria. Sigh. Anywho… The last time I purchased a 12 oz. bottle of pure McCormick vanilla, I paid almost $30! Not happy with that price tag, I turned to my favorite baking blog, Sally’s Baking Addiction. I found a recipe, purchased the ingredients, and am making my own vanilla! It’s cool to watch the vanilla beans brew with the vodka and deepen in color. I’m going to follow Sally’s advice and wait at least 6 months before tapping into a bottle. If you’re looking for a simple project to take on, check out the recipe at: http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/homemade-vanilla-extract/. Reach out to me if you have any questions!