Forget buying vanilla extract, girlfriend! Make your own...plus, your own vanilla extract will totally surpass that store bought stuff in terms of taste. It also will be far easier on your wallet!
Ingredients
1 vanilla bean
3/4 c hot vodka
A one cup (or 2 cup if you double the recipe) sealable container
Method
Split a fresh bean length wise and scrape out the seeds. Place the seeds and split pod in the container. Then add 3/4 c hot vodka and let the mixture cool to room temp. Seal the container and store at room temp for one week, shaking gently everyday. Strain the extract (if you want to) and store in a cool dark, place.
This should keep indefinitely.
