I stopped buying vanilla extract as I would go through so much with the amount of baking I do. After an internet search, I learned I can make my own vanilla extract. Yippee!
All you need is vodka and vanilla beans. I bought the least expensive vodka I could find. I purchased the madagascar vanilla beans from Amazon. The price changes frequently at Amazon, but the shipping is included! Great deal. :-)
It is difficult to see in this picture. I cut the beans vertically.
Beans and vodka in the bottles (cut in half due to my bottles are short - like me!). These bottles are kept in my pantry.
Day 3. I wanted to show the difference. The one of the left I shook the bottle every day. The one of the right, I did not shake it. I will shake them once a day every day. The vanilla extract will be ready in four to six weeks! I'll post updated pictures later this month. 
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