tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post5640731782797311225..comments2024-03-21T14:10:48.180-07:00Comments on Liv Life: DIY Vanilla Extract... the perfect holiday gift (includes instructions on sealing and labeling).Kim K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12340785398925878149noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-42810797390829650242015-11-04T19:38:01.461-08:002015-11-04T19:38:01.461-08:00I've always thought about doing this, but now ...I've always thought about doing this, but now you've upped the game with those gorgeous handmade labels. It's a great gift!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318950957217739860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-41163496464229768082015-02-21T04:00:24.221-08:002015-02-21T04:00:24.221-08:00Thank you for posting a good article with those cl...Thank you for posting a good article with those clear picture so I can really understand how it works. <br />But I'm wondering if I use a regular glass bottle with metal cap, should I just put the cap and dip it into the wax... or do I need to seal the cap first? Thanks youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-84000487779518075042014-12-05T09:54:05.779-08:002014-12-05T09:54:05.779-08:00Thank you so much!
What is the shelf life for your...Thank you so much!<br />What is the shelf life for your vanilla extract? Thanks again for the inspiration!LesIsMorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954059195001177062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-8365102049095586222014-10-15T10:30:27.916-07:002014-10-15T10:30:27.916-07:00Yay!!! The green wax will look lovely for the hol...Yay!!! The green wax will look lovely for the holidays. Everyone is going to love them!! You're very welcome. Thanks for letting me know how it went!Kim K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12340785398925878149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-10251657968932680952014-10-15T07:39:34.548-07:002014-10-15T07:39:34.548-07:00Update: A successful day. We used green wax. Can ...Update: A successful day. We used green wax. Can hardly wait to share come the holiday time. Thank you for sharing this project.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-42368099922945770292014-10-10T19:07:27.655-07:002014-10-10T19:07:27.655-07:00So exciting!! I haven't started mine for the ...So exciting!! I haven't started mine for the season yet... you've got a good head start! You are so welcome. We'd love to see a photo of yours when you finish! Happy Vanilla!Kim K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12340785398925878149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-29844782588738483492014-10-10T16:52:46.827-07:002014-10-10T16:52:46.827-07:00My daughters and I have our day planned on making ...My daughters and I have our day planned on making 30 bottles to give as gifts to our coworkers. We bought from all the stores you mentioned on the article. Thank you for making this so easy to do. So looking forward to tomorrow !!!karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-12865625904697370402013-12-22T09:57:51.263-08:002013-12-22T09:57:51.263-08:00Hello Kim, I loved your Vanill extract article. I...Hello Kim, I loved your Vanill extract article. If I may I would like to share with you that we are a sealing wax manufacturer and have a full line of waxes that, unlike any other sealing wax in the market, is handmade with 100% natural vegetable resins and waxes, 100% natural beeswax, food degree colorants and natural mineral charges what makes them a real premium wax, but the reason I´m Roberto Tejedahttp://www.albcaligrafia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-22692456767874265972013-08-10T20:41:29.718-07:002013-08-10T20:41:29.718-07:00I keep them in there!! I actually stick more bean...I keep them in there!! I actually stick more beans in the jar as I use the throughout the year, then top off with vodka occasionally. So far I've added just a couple of beans to mine and topped off twice. Kim K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12340785398925878149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-73177937891166998662013-08-10T20:26:57.011-07:002013-08-10T20:26:57.011-07:00so when ready to use, do yu discard the beans, or ...so when ready to use, do yu discard the beans, or just leave them in forever?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-56292525412368752872013-05-24T12:48:36.161-07:002013-05-24T12:48:36.161-07:00Robin... I did run my bottles through the dishwash...Robin... I did run my bottles through the dishwasher, but I'm guessing the alcohol would probably take care of any issues! I always wash though, just to be safe.Kim K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12340785398925878149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-74051515275815915842013-05-24T12:00:09.985-07:002013-05-24T12:00:09.985-07:00These are so lovely. I was wondering though, do th...These are so lovely. I was wondering though, do the bottles need any special pre-prepping, such as sterilizing them prior to use, or does the alcohol take care of that?Robinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-48663243400455303102012-12-31T22:34:16.818-08:002012-12-31T22:34:16.818-08:00I did vanilla extract for Christmas gifts! I got m...I did vanilla extract for Christmas gifts! I got my beans at Indrivanilla.com because they carry bourbon vanilla beans for $0.50 each... they're even cheaper than that if you buy them in the half-pound or full pound quantities, like thirty cents each. Their stuff is fair trade and organically grown, too, and single-estate.Angienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-12402470414833368632012-12-21T10:23:35.140-08:002012-12-21T10:23:35.140-08:00Matt... I don't think the vodka will make a hu...Matt... I don't think the vodka will make a huge difference. I actually used Costco Kirkland brand! We use a mid level vodka for anything we infuse (limoncello, etc). I don't see enough difference to spend the money for an expensive bottle...<br />let me know what you decide and how it works!Kim K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12340785398925878149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-49244530997651400582012-12-21T10:04:03.294-08:002012-12-21T10:04:03.294-08:00What vodka did you use? I was curious if the bette...What vodka did you use? I was curious if the better vodkas make a difference. Stoli vs Grey Goose.<br /><br />mattmatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05445934551061400077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-65693622812921419652012-12-07T21:46:11.952-08:002012-12-07T21:46:11.952-08:00I am so doing this. The hubs and I got carried aw...I am so doing this. The hubs and I got carried away buying tons of vodka for a party but we consumed the wine instead! You're right--these would make the best gifts. Love this, Kim, and the wax seal is a very nice touch. :)Lemons and Anchovieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07455817336812171135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-83868124885148059292012-12-06T15:15:27.605-08:002012-12-06T15:15:27.605-08:00This is just awesome! Can i do this with other thi...This is just awesome! Can i do this with other things? like lemon, orange, cinnamon etc.?Channoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-1522919639103305742012-12-06T13:59:10.633-08:002012-12-06T13:59:10.633-08:00I too have been meaning to do this! Question: do ...I too have been meaning to do this! Question: do you have a site where you recommend getting the beans for a good price?Veronica Meeweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774441428776793061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-33659514093030594302012-12-05T15:31:57.477-08:002012-12-05T15:31:57.477-08:00Beautiful presentation! I've been wanting to d...Beautiful presentation! I've been wanting to do this as well. Jessica | Oh Cakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07560543097078674086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-25292460577262833822012-12-05T10:49:38.630-08:002012-12-05T10:49:38.630-08:00What a brilliant idea, loved your tutorial and now...What a brilliant idea, loved your tutorial and now really want to try this :)<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing!<br />~ MarieMariehttp://bakingchic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-36491260163851143652012-12-05T09:49:37.123-08:002012-12-05T09:49:37.123-08:00This is so much fun!! What a thoughtful and unique...This is so much fun!! What a thoughtful and unique gift! I know that all my cooking friends would just adore this ideaRavieNomNomshttp://ravienomnoms.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-60054454088420415322012-12-04T16:49:56.007-08:002012-12-04T16:49:56.007-08:00So pretty and so creative!So pretty and so creative!Anita at Hungry Couplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218183594835435949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-43307815352607500562012-12-04T16:19:05.991-08:002012-12-04T16:19:05.991-08:00So pretty and I love the sealing wax on top~gorgeo...So pretty and I love the sealing wax on top~gorgeous touch!EA-The Spicy RDhttp://www.eastewart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227539665224064589.post-2408659917398445662012-12-04T15:48:40.332-08:002012-12-04T15:48:40.332-08:00I have been wanting to try this for a very long ti...I have been wanting to try this for a very long time. Thank you so much for sharing and giving detailed step by step instructions. Can't wait to try it:) Nancy https://www.blogger.com/profile/16584827253488904364noreply@blogger.com