Am I going to kill anyone by making homemade vanilla extract as Christmas gifts? (Tito’s and Vanilla Bean Pod)

[Anonymous]

I'm from KY. When it calls for vanilla in a recipe, I usually just use straight bourbon - but not the top shelf.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Something many here probably don't know either, is that there is Vanilla bean "vanilla", and also vanillin which is called "vanilla" or "vanilla flavoring" or "natural flavorings" on packaging as well. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanillin

I think everyone knows that

[Anonymous]

You likely may need more than 6 months to get extract

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Something many here probably don't know either, is that there is Vanilla bean "vanilla", and also vanillin which is called "vanilla" or "vanilla flavoring" or "natural flavorings" on packaging as well. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanillin

Beaver bum, you mean? My kids were delighted/repulsed by this discovery.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP, I am an experienced and accomplished home cook and baker and I am usually pretty leery of these kinds of homemade gifts. First of all, for my own baking I invest in high quality vanilla and wouldn't reach for a jar of this kind of homemade vanilla extract. Most home gift baked goods are from occasional bakers who like the idea of something homemade but life experience has taught me 1) it's rarely worth the calories, 2) rarely as good as something I can make myself, 3) like many excellent bakers I am also a moderate eater so I don't need other people's offerings cluttering up my cupboard. There are some exceptions from tried and true friend bakers.

Anyway, I concur with a previous poster that odds are such a novelty gift would most likely sit unused for long times before being tossed out. If you must make something homemade, make something that can he eaten with a few days, especially if there are children and husbands around.

Proceed carefully.

So, basically, you're a tw@. Good to know. Thanks!

Why are you so angry that you resort to calling people names?

Why do you assume someone's angry when they point out fact?

Calling someone a twa@ is not pointing out a "fact." It is a sign of emotional instability and immaturity.

DP - Acting like a sanctimonious, know-it-all on an anon board isn't exactly peak maturity, my guy. Go relax.

You have a weird way of interpreting posts while simultaneously insulting the posters and behaving like a middle schooler. These kinds of comments have no place when people are offering valid opinions on the pros and cons of homemade gifts and homemade vanilla.

Here's the reality with any homemade gifts, you are going to the extra effort to make and give something that has a reasonably high probability of never being used and tossed out. This may not bother OP but it would bother me to know something I made ended up in the trash. I learned this the hard way because I went through a period of thinking homemade baked treats would be great Christmas gifts. About half the receivers loved them and would drop hints every December. The other half, I'm pretty confident, ranged from nice, but not important to them to never ate them (based on a discovery of a box of uneaten cookies in their house in March). Nothing personal, it is just what people are like. So I now only make gifts for specific friends who clearly appreciate them.

OP is really doing this for herself, not her friends. But she could send an email to all her friends offering them homemade vanilla and see who responds and not worry about those who politely declined. Could be a good way of going about it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP, I am an experienced and accomplished home cook and baker and I am usually pretty leery of these kinds of homemade gifts. First of all, for my own baking I invest in high quality vanilla and wouldn't reach for a jar of this kind of homemade vanilla extract. Most home gift baked goods are from occasional bakers who like the idea of something homemade but life experience has taught me 1) it's rarely worth the calories, 2) rarely as good as something I can make myself, 3) like many excellent bakers I am also a moderate eater so I don't need other people's offerings cluttering up my cupboard. There are some exceptions from tried and true friend bakers.

Anyway, I concur with a previous poster that odds are such a novelty gift would most likely sit unused for long times before being tossed out. If you must make something homemade, make something that can he eaten with a few days, especially if there are children and husbands around.

Proceed carefully.

So, basically, you're a tw@. Good to know. Thanks!

Why are you so angry that you resort to calling people names?

Why do you assume someone's angry when they point out fact?

Calling someone a twa@ is not pointing out a "fact." It is a sign of emotional instability and immaturity.

DP - Acting like a sanctimonious, know-it-all on an anon board isn't exactly peak maturity, my guy. Go relax.

You have a weird way of interpreting posts while simultaneously insulting the posters and behaving like a middle schooler. These kinds of comments have no place when people are offering valid opinions on the pros and cons of homemade gifts and homemade vanilla.

Here's the reality with any homemade gifts, you are going to the extra effort to make and give something that has a reasonably high probability of never being used and tossed out. This may not bother OP but it would bother me to know something I made ended up in the trash. I learned this the hard way because I went through a period of thinking homemade baked treats would be great Christmas gifts. About half the receivers loved them and would drop hints every December. The other half, I'm pretty confident, ranged from nice, but not important to them to never ate them (based on a discovery of a box of uneaten cookies in their house in March). Nothing personal, it is just what people are like. So I now only make gifts for specific friends who clearly appreciate them.

OP is really doing this for herself, not her friends. But she could send an email to all her friends offering them homemade vanilla and see who responds and not worry about those who politely declined. Could be a good way of going about it.

You have a lot of big feelings about how other people should live their lives. Maybe go live your own?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP, I am an experienced and accomplished home cook and baker and I am usually pretty leery of these kinds of homemade gifts. First of all, for my own baking I invest in high quality vanilla and wouldn't reach for a jar of this kind of homemade vanilla extract. Most home gift baked goods are from occasional bakers who like the idea of something homemade but life experience has taught me 1) it's rarely worth the calories, 2) rarely as good as something I can make myself, 3) like many excellent bakers I am also a moderate eater so I don't need other people's offerings cluttering up my cupboard. There are some exceptions from tried and true friend bakers.

Anyway, I concur with a previous poster that odds are such a novelty gift would most likely sit unused for long times before being tossed out. If you must make something homemade, make something that can he eaten with a few days, especially if there are children and husbands around.

Proceed carefully.

So, basically, you're a tw@. Good to know. Thanks!

Why are you so angry that you resort to calling people names?

Why do you assume someone's angry when they point out fact?

Calling someone a twa@ is not pointing out a "fact." It is a sign of emotional instability and immaturity.

DP - Acting like a sanctimonious, know-it-all on an anon board isn't exactly peak maturity, my guy. Go relax.

You have a weird way of interpreting posts while simultaneously insulting the posters and behaving like a middle schooler. These kinds of comments have no place when people are offering valid opinions on the pros and cons of homemade gifts and homemade vanilla.

Here's the reality with any homemade gifts, you are going to the extra effort to make and give something that has a reasonably high probability of never being used and tossed out. This may not bother OP but it would bother me to know something I made ended up in the trash. I learned this the hard way because I went through a period of thinking homemade baked treats would be great Christmas gifts. About half the receivers loved them and would drop hints every December. The other half, I'm pretty confident, ranged from nice, but not important to them to never ate them (based on a discovery of a box of uneaten cookies in their house in March). Nothing personal, it is just what people are like. So I now only make gifts for specific friends who clearly appreciate them.

OP is really doing this for herself, not her friends. But she could send an email to all her friends offering them homemade vanilla and see who responds and not worry about those who politely declined. Could be a good way of going about it.

You have a lot of big feelings about how other people should live their lives. Maybe go live your own?

Projecting much, eh?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP, I am an experienced and accomplished home cook and baker and I am usually pretty leery of these kinds of homemade gifts. First of all, for my own baking I invest in high quality vanilla and wouldn't reach for a jar of this kind of homemade vanilla extract. Most home gift baked goods are from occasional bakers who like the idea of something homemade but life experience has taught me 1) it's rarely worth the calories, 2) rarely as good as something I can make myself, 3) like many excellent bakers I am also a moderate eater so I don't need other people's offerings cluttering up my cupboard. There are some exceptions from tried and true friend bakers.

Anyway, I concur with a previous poster that odds are such a novelty gift would most likely sit unused for long times before being tossed out. If you must make something homemade, make something that can he eaten with a few days, especially if there are children and husbands around.

Proceed carefully.

So, basically, you're a tw@. Good to know. Thanks!

Why are you so angry that you resort to calling people names?

Why do you assume someone's angry when they point out fact?

Calling someone a twa@ is not pointing out a "fact." It is a sign of emotional instability and immaturity.

DP - Acting like a sanctimonious, know-it-all on an anon board isn't exactly peak maturity, my guy. Go relax.

You have a weird way of interpreting posts while simultaneously insulting the posters and behaving like a middle schooler. These kinds of comments have no place when people are offering valid opinions on the pros and cons of homemade gifts and homemade vanilla.

Here's the reality with any homemade gifts, you are going to the extra effort to make and give something that has a reasonably high probability of never being used and tossed out. This may not bother OP but it would bother me to know something I made ended up in the trash. I learned this the hard way because I went through a period of thinking homemade baked treats would be great Christmas gifts. About half the receivers loved them and would drop hints every December. The other half, I'm pretty confident, ranged from nice, but not important to them to never ate them (based on a discovery of a box of uneaten cookies in their house in March). Nothing personal, it is just what people are like. So I now only make gifts for specific friends who clearly appreciate them.

OP is really doing this for herself, not her friends. But she could send an email to all her friends offering them homemade vanilla and see who responds and not worry about those who politely declined. Could be a good way of going about it.

You have a lot of big feelings about how other people should live their lives. Maybe go live your own?

Projecting much, eh?

Oh, honey... No. I'm sorry you're having such a bad day. I hope your life gets better. I'm good, love.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I am an experienced and accomplished home cook and baker and I am usually pretty leery of these kinds of homemade gifts. First of all, for my own baking I invest in high quality vanilla and wouldn't reach for a jar of this kind of homemade vanilla extract. Most home gift baked goods are from occasional bakers who like the idea of something homemade but life experience has taught me 1) it's rarely worth the calories, 2) rarely as good as something I can make myself, 3) like many excellent bakers I am also a moderate eater so I don't need other people's offerings cluttering up my cupboard. There are some exceptions from tried and true friend bakers.

Anyway, I concur with a previous poster that odds are such a novelty gift would most likely sit unused for long times before being tossed out. If you must make something homemade, make something that can he eaten with a few days, especially if there are children and husbands around.

Proceed carefully.

+1

These “gifts” are never about the recipients; they are always about the gift giver wanting to make stuff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve been seeing these DIY over social media (I know) but what a simple homemade gift to give.

However —- I’ve also seen people mention botulism when making homemade garlic oil I believe it is.

Is there any risk with the vanilla?

Bottle it now in glass, shake once a week, and distribute in 6 months.

I've been making it and giving it away for years and no one dead yet. I do bourbon, rum and vodka versions.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, I am an experienced and accomplished home cook and baker and I am usually pretty leery of these kinds of homemade gifts. First of all, for my own baking I invest in high quality vanilla and wouldn't reach for a jar of this kind of homemade vanilla extract. Most home gift baked goods are from occasional bakers who like the idea of something homemade but life experience has taught me 1) it's rarely worth the calories, 2) rarely as good as something I can make myself, 3) like many excellent bakers I am also a moderate eater so I don't need other people's offerings cluttering up my cupboard. There are some exceptions from tried and true friend bakers.

Anyway, I concur with a previous poster that odds are such a novelty gift would most likely sit unused for long times before being tossed out. If you must make something homemade, make something that can he eaten with a few days, especially if there are children and husbands around.

Proceed carefully.

So, basically, you're a tw@. Good to know. Thanks!

Why are you so angry that you resort to calling people names?

Why do you assume someone's angry when they point out fact?

Calling someone a twa@ is not pointing out a "fact." It is a sign of emotional instability and immaturity.

DP - Acting like a sanctimonious, know-it-all on an anon board isn't exactly peak maturity, my guy. Go relax.

You have a weird way of interpreting posts while simultaneously insulting the posters and behaving like a middle schooler. These kinds of comments have no place when people are offering valid opinions on the pros and cons of homemade gifts and homemade vanilla.

Here's the reality with any homemade gifts, you are going to the extra effort to make and give something that has a reasonably high probability of never being used and tossed out. This may not bother OP but it would bother me to know something I made ended up in the trash. I learned this the hard way because I went through a period of thinking homemade baked treats would be great Christmas gifts. About half the receivers loved them and would drop hints every December. The other half, I'm pretty confident, ranged from nice, but not important to them to never ate them (based on a discovery of a box of uneaten cookies in their house in March). Nothing personal, it is just what people are like. So I now only make gifts for specific friends who clearly appreciate them.

OP is really doing this for herself, not her friends. But she could send an email to all her friends offering them homemade vanilla and see who responds and not worry about those who politely declined. Could be a good way of going about it.

You have a lot of big feelings about how other people should live their lives. Maybe go live your own?

Projecting much, eh?

Oh, honey... No. I'm sorry you're having such a bad day. I hope your life gets better. I'm good, love.

Mildly curious. Do you genuinely feel better after calling people twa@ and persistently projecting?

[Anonymous]

I would never use home made anything. Yuck.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP, I am an experienced and accomplished home cook and baker and I am usually pretty leery of these kinds of homemade gifts. First of all, for my own baking I invest in high quality vanilla and wouldn't reach for a jar of this kind of homemade vanilla extract. Most home gift baked goods are from occasional bakers who like the idea of something homemade but life experience has taught me 1) it's rarely worth the calories, 2) rarely as good as something I can make myself, 3) like many excellent bakers I am also a moderate eater so I don't need other people's offerings cluttering up my cupboard. There are some exceptions from tried and true friend bakers.

Anyway, I concur with a previous poster that odds are such a novelty gift would most likely sit unused for long times before being tossed out. If you must make something homemade, make something that can he eaten with a few days, especially if there are children and husbands around.

Proceed carefully.

+1

These “gifts” are never about the recipients; they are always about the gift giver wanting to make stuff.

Exactly. We don't want your compulsively made junk. Sell it at a craft fair or a farmers market.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP, I am an experienced and accomplished home cook and baker and I am usually pretty leery of these kinds of homemade gifts. First of all, for my own baking I invest in high quality vanilla and wouldn't reach for a jar of this kind of homemade vanilla extract. Most home gift baked goods are from occasional bakers who like the idea of something homemade but life experience has taught me 1) it's rarely worth the calories, 2) rarely as good as something I can make myself, 3) like many excellent bakers I am also a moderate eater so I don't need other people's offerings cluttering up my cupboard. There are some exceptions from tried and true friend bakers.

Anyway, I concur with a previous poster that odds are such a novelty gift would most likely sit unused for long times before being tossed out. If you must make something homemade, make something that can he eaten with a few days, especially if there are children and husbands around.

Proceed carefully.

So, basically, you're a tw@. Good to know. Thanks!

Why are you so angry that you resort to calling people names?

Why do you assume someone's angry when they point out fact?

Calling someone a twa@ is not pointing out a "fact." It is a sign of emotional instability and immaturity.

DP - Acting like a sanctimonious, know-it-all on an anon board isn't exactly peak maturity, my guy. Go relax.

You have a weird way of interpreting posts while simultaneously insulting the posters and behaving like a middle schooler. These kinds of comments have no place when people are offering valid opinions on the pros and cons of homemade gifts and homemade vanilla.

Here's the reality with any homemade gifts, you are going to the extra effort to make and give something that has a reasonably high probability of never being used and tossed out. This may not bother OP but it would bother me to know something I made ended up in the trash. I learned this the hard way because I went through a period of thinking homemade baked treats would be great Christmas gifts. About half the receivers loved them and would drop hints every December. The other half, I'm pretty confident, ranged from nice, but not important to them to never ate them (based on a discovery of a box of uneaten cookies in their house in March). Nothing personal, it is just what people are like. So I now only make gifts for specific friends who clearly appreciate them.

OP is really doing this for herself, not her friends. But she could send an email to all her friends offering them homemade vanilla and see who responds and not worry about those who politely declined. Could be a good way of going about it.

You have a lot of big feelings about how other people should live their lives. Maybe go live your own?

Projecting much, eh?

Oh, honey... No. I'm sorry you're having such a bad day. I hope your life gets better. I'm good, love.

Mildly curious. Do you genuinely feel better after calling people twa@ and persistently projecting?

I don't know why you like to make threads about... this, but I'm not interested in continuing this subchat with you. Maybe put all this creative energy into making something useful instead of making assumptions and drama. Have a great day!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP, I am an experienced and accomplished home cook and baker and I am usually pretty leery of these kinds of homemade gifts. First of all, for my own baking I invest in high quality vanilla and wouldn't reach for a jar of this kind of homemade vanilla extract. Most home gift baked goods are from occasional bakers who like the idea of something homemade but life experience has taught me 1) it's rarely worth the calories, 2) rarely as good as something I can make myself, 3) like many excellent bakers I am also a moderate eater so I don't need other people's offerings cluttering up my cupboard. There are some exceptions from tried and true friend bakers.

Anyway, I concur with a previous poster that odds are such a novelty gift would most likely sit unused for long times before being tossed out. If you must make something homemade, make something that can he eaten with a few days, especially if there are children and husbands around.

Proceed carefully.

+1

These “gifts” are never about the recipients; they are always about the gift giver wanting to make stuff.

Exactly. We don't want your compulsively made junk. Sell it at a craft fair or a farmers market.

Aww... someone's sad nobody cares enough about them to give them time/energy. Enjoy your mass-market junk!