Every year, I make Homemade Vanilla Extract as Christmas gifts. It’s a hit with friends and family and super easy to make. The only catch….it takes time to steep. About 4-6 weeks before you can use it in baking. And the longer the better! So, now is a great time to get started! Want a Simple 🎁 Gift Tag for your Homemade Vanilla Extract? Click HERE for your FREE digital download. And if you are reading this in December, you can still make it. One year, I told recipients to wait 4 weeks before using it. Don’t let perfection be the enemy of good. I like to order supplies in early November. Needing to make this gift early actually helps with the holiday crazy. Vanilla jars sit happily in the pantry, while I carry on managing the December calendar. Shopping List Vodka - I choose a mid-priced brand of good quality Vanilla Beans - I like these Glass Bottles - I prefer this style for a tall vanilla bean Pint or 1/2 Pint Mason Jars work well and are …
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Why You Don’t Need an Instapot to Make Dinner
If you already own an Instapot and love it, this article is not for you. However, if you're considering buying one, this might be a worthwhile read. Advertising Works We see 5,000 ads per day and are deeply affected by them. Even I have to catch myself. I try to acknowledge it by saying, "Advertising Works."Image by coffeebeanworks on Pixabay"> The Instapot is one of the most heavily advertised items I have ever seen. Facebook groups, cookbooks, websites, store displays EVERYWHERE...all dedicated to a gadget promising to make you a great cook and save family dinners. I am here to tell you that this is a lie. With back-to-school sales in every store, retailers are upping their game to sell you an Instapot. But you don't need gadgets to make a healthy meal. You already ARE a Good Cook Up until about 6 years ago, I could barely boil water. I spent the first 15 years of marriage relying on my husband. He has mad cooking skills and makes dinner out of 5 random …
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