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« Reply #30 on: June 13, 2006, 11:09:18 AM » by amazonmama2five
Hey VanillaMan,
Do you ship to Brazil???  Do you take company checks?  I would really like to make my own vanilla.  We can only get imitation here, although I have bought real when my MAN takes me to Bolivia.  Cool
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« Reply #31 on: September 09, 2006, 04:05:06 PM » by boysmama
Vanillaman,
Do you still have vanilla beans for sale? I tried to email but haven't got a response....
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« Reply #32 on: September 09, 2006, 08:05:50 PM » by Nickole
Quote from: boysmama on September 09, 2006, 04:05:06 PM
Vanillaman,
Do you still have vanilla beans for sale? I tried to email but haven't got a response....

Me too  Huh
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« Reply #33 on: September 09, 2006, 09:07:04 PM » by ShabbyChic
Okay as a kid I was a TOTAL TV junkie, and am I the only one who remembers Granny from the Beverly Hillbillies dabbing vanilla behind her ears as parfum?  I asked my mom if you could actually do that and she said her grandma did.

When we got married I used imitation vanilla, but I bake so much my husband insisted that I switch to real vanilla (and real butter).  We bought 20 oz. at Sam's Club for $20.  I've kept it in the very back of my dark cabinet and it's lasted a long time.  My grandmother said for me to switch it from the plastic container that it came in to a glass one, but I never did.  Will it last longer in glass?
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« Reply #34 on: September 09, 2006, 09:13:45 PM » by healthybratt

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Okay as a kid I was a TOTAL TV junkie, and am I the only one who remembers Granny from the Beverly Hillbillies dabbing vanilla behind her ears as parfum?  I asked my mom if you could actually do that and she said her grandma did.

When we got married I used imitation vanilla, but I bake so much my husband insisted that I switch to real vanilla (and real butter).  We bought 20 oz. at Sam's Club for $20.  I've kept it in the very back of my dark cabinet and it's lasted a long time.  My grandmother said for me to switch it from the plastic container that it came in to a glass one, but I never did.  Will it last longer in glass?

Plastic contains toxins and alcohol may cause the plastic toxins to break down and contaminate the vanilla.
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« Reply #35 on: September 10, 2006, 09:34:36 AM » by MommyChurch
My hubby has begun to make our own vanilla. It tastes sooooo much better than even the real stuff that you buy in the store. What he does is take the vanilla beans, slice them open and stick them in a bottle of Vodka. I think be puts around 20 beans in a bottle. They sit in there for six months, and ocassionaly he shakes the bottle. Making Ice cream with this vanilla is oh so good! Unlike any vanilla ice cream you have ever had. Grin
 Hubby buys the vanilla beans on ebay.
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« Reply #36 on: September 10, 2006, 11:41:53 AM » by natural
Hi all...I don't think David Syvestri a.k.a. "Vanillaman"  is a regular here and therefore you will have to contact him via his own email which is located at the beginning of this thread. I did get some beans from him quite some time ago, I don;t know if he still has any available but the ones I got were great!!
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« Reply #37 on: September 13, 2006, 02:15:42 PM » by DawnsEarlyBirds
Quote from: MommyChurch on September 10, 2006, 09:34:36 AM
My hubby has begun to make our own vanilla. It tastes sooooo much better than even the real stuff that you buy in the store. What he does is take the vanilla beans, slice them open and stick them in a bottle of Vodka. I think be puts around 20 beans in a bottle. They sit in there for six months, and ocassionaly he shakes the bottle. Making Ice cream with this vanilla is oh so good! Unlike any vanilla ice cream you have ever had. Grin
 Hubby buys the vanilla beans on ebay.
I just made my first bottle of vanilla, am letting it sit, but was told I only needed 2 beans???  Do you NEED more?  Also, we didn't cut the beans, put them in whole - should I take them out and cut them open?Huh

As for HB's comment about plastic, I debated and debated in the liquour store - not a place I spend a lot of time in Wink - about which vodka to use.  I ended up buying the more expensive kind, and the fact that it was in a glass bottle did influence me.  Glad it was a wise choice, even though I didn't know why at the time!
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« Reply #38 on: September 13, 2006, 02:28:25 PM » by jenny4wen
I used 6 beans, and just slid them in the bottle and let them sit until I ran out of my old vanilla.  I will admit, I used Jim Beam Bourbon instead of Vodka, because when I smelled my vanilla (Pampered Chef Double Strength Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla) with the name and smell, I figured, I'll try this instead.  It is really good, and I've been using it for about a month now.

I did buy the expensive bourbon, and it was in a plastic bottle, but when I needed it, I poured it into a glass container.  Probably would have been better to have just bought it in the glass.  Oh well. It's good, just don't swig it! Wink
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« Reply #39 on: September 13, 2006, 02:29:58 PM » by healthybratt

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Quote from: DawnsEarlyBirds on September 13, 2006, 02:15:42 PM
As for HB's comment about plastic, I debated and debated in the liquour store - not a place I spend a lot of time in Wink - about which vodka to use.  I ended up buying the more expensive kind, and the fact that it was in a glass bottle did influence me.  Glad it was a wise choice, even though I didn't know why at the time!
Walmart sells 1/2 Gallon Hawkeye brand Vodka in glass and plastic for $10.
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« Reply #40 on: September 13, 2006, 02:34:23 PM » by DawnsEarlyBirds
Quote from: healthybratt on September 13, 2006, 02:29:58 PM
Walmart sells 1/2 Gallon Hawkeye brand Vodka in glass and plastic for $10.

I think if I came home with a bottle of vodka called "Hawkeye" my husband might start thinking I had a problem ... Tongue Tongue Tongue Tongue  I didn't know they sold hard liquour at Walmart, or is that a state by state thing? 
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« Reply #41 on: September 13, 2006, 02:36:31 PM » by dara
I just got beans from the VanillaMan recently- they're available- try his personal e-mail posted above.
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« Reply #42 on: September 13, 2006, 02:37:57 PM » by jenny4wen
Liquor at Wal-mart is a store by store, or city choice.  There are so many license for liquor in a city, and sometimes stores like Wal-mart can't get a liquor license.  They may sell cheap beer (the less alchohol stuff) but that would be it unless they have a license.  I used to work at walmart, so the knowledge.  I'm not a booze hound!  or a hawkeye!
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« Reply #43 on: September 13, 2006, 02:44:00 PM » by healthybratt

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Quote from: healthybratt on September 13, 2006, 02:29:58 PM
Walmart sells 1/2 Gallon Hawkeye brand Vodka in glass and plastic for $10.

I think if I came home with a bottle of vodka called "Hawkeye" my husband might start thinking I had a problem ... Tongue Tongue Tongue Tongue  I didn't know they sold hard liquour at Walmart, or is that a state by state thing? 

3stars or bigger as far as I know.
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« Reply #44 on: September 14, 2006, 06:49:36 AM » by DawnsEarlyBirds
Quote from: healthybratt on September 13, 2006, 02:44:00 PM

3stars or bigger as far as I know.

What does this mean?
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« Reply #45 on: September 14, 2006, 09:16:04 AM » by healthybratt

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Quote from: DawnsEarlyBirds on September 14, 2006, 06:49:36 AM
Quote from: healthybratt on September 13, 2006, 02:44:00 PM

3stars or bigger as far as I know.

What does this mean?

The size of your Walmart.  The small ones with no groceries are 1 star.  The med size with groceries are 3 star.  The one in Kansas City formerly known as Hypermart is 4 or 5 star.
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« Reply #46 on: September 14, 2006, 09:18:41 AM » by mamaketler
I have real (old by now) vinilla from Hati. Could I use this as a purfume??
 Also what about putting real vinalla  in the AirWick smelly things. Do you think it would work??
Relax... I like to relax.... Grin
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« Reply #47 on: September 14, 2006, 09:49:04 AM » by mamaketler
i so cant spell. Sorry!!
 I just noticed that I spellt all that wrong. lololol Undecided
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« Reply #48 on: September 14, 2006, 10:18:44 AM » by DawnsEarlyBirds
Quote from: healthybratt on September 14, 2006, 09:16:04 AM
Quote from: DawnsEarlyBirds on September 14, 2006, 06:49:36 AM
Quote from: healthybratt on September 13, 2006, 02:44:00 PM

3stars or bigger as far as I know.

What does this mean?

The size of your Walmart.  The small ones with no groceries are 1 star.  The med size with groceries are 3 star.  The one in Kansas City formerly known as Hypermart is 4 or 5 star.
I am amazed at your knowledge.   

I see a lot of stuff on this site about the benefits of shopping at Walmart, but where I live, the current trend is to be politically correct and bash Walmart.  I can't tell you how many arguments my husband has had with our liberal neighbors about whether Wally World is or is not a monopoly.  Shopping at Walmart is looked down upon as being for the lowly, uneducated of this world.  HA!  I tell you in warms my soul to go in one with the knowledge of my college diploma safely tucked away in my trunk of unused things from a former life!  I will tell, that we have a friend who is a big shot  business lawyer(who could spend days upon days telling you about monopolies), his wife is a pyschiatrist, and they shop at Walmart too!

And yes, I know, I am off topic of this thread! Sorry!! Cool
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« Reply #49 on: September 14, 2006, 01:06:32 PM » by healthybratt

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Quote from: DawnsEarlyBirds on September 14, 2006, 10:18:44 AM
I can't tell you how many arguments my husband has had with our liberal neighbors about whether Wally World is or is not a monopoly. 
Well, I guess if Walmart owns it all, there's no hope for me starting HB's Discount Store.  I might as well give up now.   Undecided  I guess K-Mart, Venture, & SuperTarget don't count as competitors.
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« Reply #50 on: September 17, 2006, 05:11:46 PM » by Nickole
Quote from: healthybratt on September 14, 2006, 01:06:32 PM
Quote from: DawnsEarlyBirds on September 14, 2006, 10:18:44 AM
I can't tell you how many arguments my husband has had with our liberal neighbors about whether Wally World is or is not a monopoly. 
Well, I guess if Walmart owns it all, there's no hope for me starting HB's Discount Store.  I might as well give up now.   Undecided 

I would shop there!  Kiss
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« Reply #51 on: November 14, 2006, 07:46:33 PM » by boysmama
Some of you all use homemade vanilla. I know you do... so tell me true! Does the homemade stuff disappear during baking? We love it in smoothies and kefir drinks, but it doesn't seem to flavor baked goods at all. Is this because of the alcohol base? Would a glycerin base work better for baking?
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« Reply #52 on: November 14, 2006, 08:54:42 PM » by dara
From what I've recently read, it is the alcohol evaporating that makes the flavor disapear. I have not tried a glycerite, though. I think it would be worth trying...

Here's a site with lots of fun info on Vanilla:   vanilla.com
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« Reply #53 on: November 14, 2006, 08:58:31 PM » by healthyinOhio
Quote from: boysmama on November 14, 2006, 07:46:33 PM
Is this because of the alcohol base?

I have vanilla coming to me in the mail as we speak, so I don't know about homemade.  But we have organic vanilla that is alcohol based and does fine in baking.  How much do you use in baking? Most recipes call for half to one teaspoon, so it isn't very powerful, but more subtle.  How many vanilla beans did you use in making your vanilla?  Just curious as to why your would not taste as strong.
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« Reply #54 on: November 15, 2006, 10:40:30 AM » by boysmama
Quote from: healthyinOhio on November 14, 2006, 08:58:31 PM
Quote from: boysmama on November 14, 2006, 07:46:33 PM
Is this because of the alcohol base?

I have vanilla coming to me in the mail as we speak, so I don't know about homemade.  But we have organic vanilla that is alcohol based and does fine in baking.  How much do you use in baking? Most recipes call for half to one teaspoon, so it isn't very powerful, but more subtle.  How many vanilla beans did you use in making your vanilla?  Just curious as to why your would not taste as strong.
Ok. I use 1-2 tsps of vanilla per recipe. I've tried up to a tbsp. to test if my vanilla was just not strong enough yet.
 I used 7 of the smaller beans(from the vanillaman) in a 375ml bottle of 100 proof vodka (50% alcohol). It has been "steeping" more than 6 weeks. One time before I had some alcohol based vanilla and had the same problem. I switched to a non-alcoholic vanilla flavoring (Old Hickory brand with an Amish buggy on the label). This real vanilla has a much more complex, stronger flavor, or is it basically smell? We love it in smoothies and it is plenty flavorful enough in them.
 Like dara says I've read somewhere that vanilla in an alcohol carrier can evaporate in baking/cooking especially since the flavor comes mostly through the scent, but the vanilla site says it works fine.  Huh
I guess I could just chop up vanilla beans if I really want the flavor but that would be less economical.  Roll Eyes I do that for icecream sometimes ... Oh well, I guess there is a price to pay for the REAL thing. Has anyone tried a glycerite base? ( what's the diff between glycerin and glycerite)
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« Reply #55 on: November 15, 2006, 10:43:09 AM » by Nickole
Quote from: boysmama on November 15, 2006, 10:40:30 AM
Quote from: healthyinOhio on November 14, 2006, 08:58:31 PM
Quote from: boysmama on November 14, 2006, 07:46:33 PM
Is this because of the alcohol base?

I have vanilla coming to me in the mail as we speak, so I don't know about homemade.  But we have organic vanilla that is alcohol based and does fine in baking.  How much do you use in baking? Most recipes call for half to one teaspoon, so it isn't very powerful, but more subtle.  How many vanilla beans did you use in making your vanilla?  Just curious as to why your would not taste as strong.
Ok. I use 1-2 tsps of vanilla per recipe. I've tried up to a tbsp. to test if my vanilla was just not strong enough yet.
 I used 7 of the smaller beans(from the vanillaman) in a 375ml bottle of 100 proof vodka (50% alcohol). It has been "steeping" more than 6 weeks. One time before I had some alcohol based vanilla and had the same problem. I switched to a non-alcoholic vanilla flavoring (Old Hickory brand with an Amish buggy on the label). This real vanilla has a much more complex, stronger flavor, or is it basically smell? We love it in smoothies and it is plenty flavorful enough in them.
 Like dara says I've read somewhere that vanilla in an alcohol carrier can evaporate in baking/cooking especially since the flavor comes mostly through the scent, but the vanilla site says it works fine.  Huh
I guess I could just chop up vanilla beans if I really want the flavor but that would be less economical.  Roll Eyes I do that for icecream sometimes ... Oh well, I guess there is a price to pay for the REAL thing. Has anyone tried a glycerite base? ( what's the diff between glycerin and glycerite)

I cut the beans in half before I put them in the vodka.  Maybe that helps? 
A glyerite is a what the tincture is called if you use glycerine.  Get it?  Wink
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« Reply #56 on: November 15, 2006, 10:50:11 AM » by miff aka Missi
Quote from: boysmama on November 15, 2006, 10:40:30 AM
Ok. I use 1-2 tsps of vanilla per recipe. I've tried up to a tbsp. to test if my vanilla was just not strong enough yet.
 I used 7 of the smaller beans(from the vanillaman) in a 375ml bottle of 100 proof vodka (50% alcohol). It has been "steeping" more than 6 weeks. One time before I had some alcohol based vanilla and had the same problem. I switched to a non-alcoholic vanilla flavoring (Old Hickory brand with an Amish buggy on the label). This real vanilla has a much more complex, stronger flavor, or is it basically smell? We love it in smoothies and it is plenty flavorful enough in them.
 Like dara says I've read somewhere that vanilla in an alcohol carrier can evaporate in baking/cooking especially since the flavor comes mostly through the scent, but the vanilla site says it works fine.  Huh
I guess I could just chop up vanilla beans if I really want the flavor but that would be less economical.  Roll Eyes I do that for icecream sometimes ... Oh well, I guess there is a price to pay for the REAL thing. Has anyone tried a glycerite base? ( what's the diff between glycerin and glycerite)
I cut my beans in half also.  I read somewhere that it needs to steep for 2-3 months.  I started mine around Labor Day weekend and figured it would be ready for Christmas.  Do you think you just need to let it sit longer?  I hope mine comes out good.  Undecided

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« Reply #57 on: November 15, 2006, 10:57:36 AM » by boysmama
Quote from: Nickole on November 15, 2006, 10:43:09 AM

A glyerite is a what the tincture is called if you use glycerine.  Get it?  Wink
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« Reply #58 on: November 15, 2006, 11:00:25 AM » by boysmama
Maybe it does need to get stronger, missi ... I figured I'd let those (halved Wink ,me too) beans in there for a few months at least. So we will wait and see what happens Cheesy
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« Reply #59 on: November 15, 2006, 11:09:21 AM » by Nickole
After four weeks mine was amber glass colored - pretty dark.  It seems pretty strong.  This morning I accidentally poured a *little* too much in some coffee - WOOHOO!  No, it was gross, way too strong, tasted, well, like an alcoholic drink!  I think it was 1/4 cup in maybe 6 ounces of coffee  Shocked Shocked Shocked 
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