making cinnamon & vanilla

[Guest guest]

Can anyone tell me how to make cinnamon and how to make vanilla.

I've bought organic cinnamon sticks, but am unsure how to crush them to the

desired powder.

I'm at a complete loss with vanilla. Does anyone make their own and if so, how?

Thanks

Caroline

[Guest guest]

Homemade Vanilla Extract (from ‘Everyday Grain-Free

Gourmet’) My additions are in ():

12 vanilla beans (got mine from AmadeusVanillaBeans.com)(I used

16 beans & 4 cups vodka)

3 cups vodka

Carefully slice the beans lengthwise to expose all the tiny

seeds (I slit, then spread apart the pod with my fingers).

Drop the sliced vanilla beans into the vodka, making sure the

vodka covers the full height of the beans. (I used a tallish glass jar –

I snipped down the parts that were sticking out).

Give the bottle a good shake & store in a cool, dark place

for 6-8 weeks. (I put my bottle in a paper bag to keep out any light).

Give the bottle a shake a couple times a week to evenly distribute

the seeds.

After 6-8 weeks, pour out 1 cup of the extract into another

container & set aside for baking use. (I saved a few vanilla extract

bottles for this).

Top off the big bottle with 1 cup vodka, add 3 more sliced

vanilla beans, and store for another 6-8 weeks. This step of pouring off &

topping up can be repeated again & again, as long as you add more beans

& let the mixture sit for the required time.

One question I have is this: How long can the beans stay in the

vodka? Indefinitely? 6 months? I took out the accumulated beans after 6 months –

don’t know if that is necessary. Anyone know?

Carol

CD 21 yrs SCD 5 yrs

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of kiwette2

Can anyone tell me how to make cinnamon and how

to make vanilla.

I've bought organic cinnamon sticks, but am unsure how to crush them to the

desired powder.

I'm at a complete loss with vanilla. Does anyone make their own and if so, how?

Thanks

Caroline

[Guest guest]

Homemade Vanilla Extract (from ‘Everyday Grain-Free

Gourmet’) My additions are in ():

12 vanilla beans (got mine from AmadeusVanillaBeans.com)(I used

16 beans & 4 cups vodka)

3 cups vodka

Carefully slice the beans lengthwise to expose all the tiny

seeds (I slit, then spread apart the pod with my fingers).

Drop the sliced vanilla beans into the vodka, making sure the

vodka covers the full height of the beans. (I used a tallish glass jar –

I snipped down the parts that were sticking out).

Give the bottle a good shake & store in a cool, dark place

for 6-8 weeks. (I put my bottle in a paper bag to keep out any light).

Give the bottle a shake a couple times a week to evenly distribute

the seeds.

After 6-8 weeks, pour out 1 cup of the extract into another

container & set aside for baking use. (I saved a few vanilla extract

bottles for this).

Top off the big bottle with 1 cup vodka, add 3 more sliced

vanilla beans, and store for another 6-8 weeks. This step of pouring off &

topping up can be repeated again & again, as long as you add more beans

& let the mixture sit for the required time.

One question I have is this: How long can the beans stay in the

vodka? Indefinitely? 6 months? I took out the accumulated beans after 6 months –

don’t know if that is necessary. Anyone know?

Carol

CD 21 yrs SCD 5 yrs

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of kiwette2

Can anyone tell me how to make cinnamon and how

to make vanilla.

I've bought organic cinnamon sticks, but am unsure how to crush them to the

desired powder.

I'm at a complete loss with vanilla. Does anyone make their own and if so, how?

Thanks

Caroline

[Guest guest]

Vanilla was the easiest thing ever to make. It sits in my windowsill and I just

use it when I need it.

1 Quart Mason Jar

6 - 8 Vanilla bean pods

Good quality vodka (I like Absolute)

Cut vanilla pods down the center careful not to cut through. Open and scrape the

beans from the inside. Put the scraped bits and pods in the mason jar. Cut them

in half in necessary. Fill with vodka. Shake well. I leave it on my windowsill

so I can make sure to shake it. shake it daily for 6 weeks. After 6 weeks, you

have homemade vanilla.

I bought little jars like at the store to put it in, but haven't done it yet. I

don't think it has a strong vanilla flavor. I have had it for 6 months or so.

When putting it in smaller jars, add one of the bean pods to the jar. You can

even put a little glycerin in it so it pours better. I have some, but I haven't

added it yet.

I bought my vanilla beans from the Boston Vanilla Bean Company at $17.49 total

for 10 pods including shipping.

https://www.bostonvanillabeans.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=104

The Boston Vanilla Bean Company was just featured on an espisode of Good Eats

(my fave show if anyone has read any of my previous posts LOL).

I can't find the order for my little vanilla extract bottles. They were very

inexpensive.

For cinnamon, you just order fresh cinnamon sticks and grate them on a fine mesh

grater. I don't have the time or patience to grate cinnamon in the quantities I

use it.

Misty Kimble

CD - no meds

SCD - 20 months

>

> Can anyone tell me how to make cinnamon and how to make vanilla.

> I've bought organic cinnamon sticks, but am unsure how to crush them to the

desired powder.

>

> I'm at a complete loss with vanilla. Does anyone make their own and if so,

how?

>

> Thanks

> Caroline

>

[Guest guest]

Not an expert on this so I opted for Amadeus Vanilla Beans, ¼ pound

(25 beans) of their organic Ugandan gold.

Carol

CD 21 yrs  SCD 5 yrs

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of kiwette2

Is there any specific type of Vanilla Beans I should buy?

[Guest guest]

Not an expert on this so I opted for Amadeus Vanilla Beans, ¼ pound

(25 beans) of their organic Ugandan gold.

Carol

CD 21 yrs  SCD 5 yrs

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of kiwette2

Is there any specific type of Vanilla Beans I should buy?

[Guest guest]

Not an expert on this so I opted for Amadeus Vanilla Beans, ¼ pound

(25 beans) of their organic Ugandan gold.

Carol

CD 21 yrs  SCD 5 yrs

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of kiwette2

Is there any specific type of Vanilla Beans I should buy?