Baking is one of my very favorite things to do in the house. I have a passion for healthy baking and making things for my family that taste amazing (AND nourish the body). One of the easiest things you can make is homemade vanilla extract. It tastes incredible and is more economical i...
As you see from above, learning how to make your own extract is a breeze…and hard to mess up. Once you get started brewing your own, you’ll find yourself experimenting with different flavor notes, strengths, alcohol types, etc. If something isn’t strong enough for your liking, just ...
Homemade extracts have a range of uses, from culinary to medicinal. Whether you can’t tolerate alcohol or just want to create something more versatile, using another kind of liquid as your extraction medium opens up new worlds. Solving the Solvent Confusion The words “extract” and “tincture...
You canmake vanilla sugarat home. I have a 250 mL jar of granulated sugar with leftover used vanilla pods stuffed into the sugar. I let it sit for a few months and the vanilla infuses the sugar. You could also dry and then grind leftover used vanilla pods, and add this powder to ...
Making lavender extract to use in the kitchen is simple. All you need is alcohol and some lavender flowers. I generally use vodka for my homemade extracts as it has the most neutral flavor. I go for the mid-grade kind, not too cheap and not the expensive stuff. Sometimes I harvest my...
While you can certainly buy pre-made whipped cream, homemade tastes so much better! Learn the steps to making your own whipped cream at home, with tips for ingredients, equipment, techniques, troubleshooting, storage, and usage ideas. Let's dive in and learn how quick and easy it is to ...
needs. Whether it's for personal use or a thoughtful homemade gift, each of the15 homemade DIY sugar scrub recipesprovides a unique blend of natural ingredients specifically designed to exfoliate, moisturize, and improve skin texture. Ready to learn how to mix your very own custom skincare ...
Once you learn the basics, you can turn out your own small-batch artisanal frozen desserts (you could totally call it that) in any flavor imaginable. Get ready, here's how to make ice cream at home. Types of Ice Cream Homemade ice cream comes in two basic styles: Custard-style (also...
How to make your own homemade soap with a few simple ingredients and without lye. This fun DIY bar soap recipe is great for beginners and is kid-friendly.
This is the recipe for making homemade vanilla extract. I share all my tips for using where to buy vanilla beans and what beans to use, how it works and how to make homemade vanilla extract with only 2 ingredients. It's VERY EASY!