Finding the best vodka to make vanilla extract
Finding the best vodka to make vanilla extract is easily the most important step if you're planning to ditch the store-bought stuff and start your own "vanilla graveyard" at home. I remember the first time I tried making my own; I just grabbed a plastic jug of the cheapest swill I could find, thinking the beans would do all the heavy lifting. I was wrong. While the beans are definitely the star of the show, the vodka is the stage they stand on. If the stage is shaky, the whole performance falls apart. ...