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Homemade Vanilla Extract
You Will Need 2 – 3 Whole Vanilla Beans (Approximately 1/2 Ounce) 1 Cup Brandy or Vodka 1 Jar with Tight Lid Split the vanilla beans lengthwise with a knife, leaving the seeds intact. Place the vanilla beans in a jar and cover with alcohol. Cap tightly. If the beans are very long, you may have to cut them down so they are covered in alcohol. Shake the jar once a day for approximately four – six weeks. The mixture will turn a dark brown color and will become stronger in flavor with time. You may infuse the vanilla beans for as long as you would like but a minimum…
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Make Your Own Homemade Butter
You Will Need 2 Cups Heavy Cream or Manufacturing Cream Sea Salt {optional} Pitcher of Ice Water Stand Mixer Wire Wisk Attachment Beater Attachment Splash Guard or Hand Towel To Cover Mixer Yield: 2 Cups Heavy Cream = 8 Ounces Butter plus approximately 1 Cup Buttermilk To begin, the heavy cream should be between 60°F and 65°F so it will separate quickly. Per the instructions, I used one cup heavy cream at a time. Begin with the wire whisk and mix until it forms firm peaks. I set my mixer on medium high so it took maybe two to three minutes to reach that point. I would suggest you cover the mixer with a…