Vanilla Beans from Amazon, Vodka made from grapes (not grain or potatoes), sharp knife, instructions from Surviving the Stores.
Slice vanilla bean lengthwise.
Make sure to open up the pod a bit.
Pour out some of the vodka, and begin placing cut beans into bottle.
New vanilla compared with 4 month old vanilla.
Place in a dark corner of your pantry. Shake every few days.
When ready (from 3 to 6 months) pour into old vanilla bottles. :)
Top off the bottle with more vodka. Some cooks have been topping their vanilla extract off with vodka for 10 years or more. We shall see.
