Comments on: Where to Get Bottles for Homemade Vanilla http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/where-to-get-bottles-for-homemade-vanilla Encouraging women in homemaking, healthy eating and parenting Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:08:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Saliah Kako http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/where-to-get-bottles-for-homemade-vanilla/comment-page-1#comment-135398 Saliah Kako Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:28:52 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/?p=4583#comment-135398 Another great option for purchasing bottles: www.abundanthealth4u.com/ When comparing, the site I just listed was a few cents more on bottles but less on shipping. I'm thinking the more I order the better it'll come out to be in the end. SKS, www.sks-bottle.com, has super deals on bulk quantaties but I don't need so many bottles at this point. www.specialtybottle.com was my second runner up in pricing for what I'm needing. Another great option for purchasing bottles: http://www.abundanthealth4u.com/
When comparing, the site I just listed was a few cents more on bottles but less on shipping. I’m thinking the more I order the better it’ll come out to be in the end.
SKS, http://www.sks-bottle.com, has super deals on bulk quantaties but I don’t need so many bottles at this point.
http://www.specialtybottle.com was my second runner up in pricing for what I’m needing.

]]> By: Jennifer http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/where-to-get-bottles-for-homemade-vanilla/comment-page-1#comment-127498 Jennifer Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:22:23 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/?p=4583#comment-127498 My bottles are small. Probably about 5 oz (since I'm still using Steve's jars and when I checked the website, that's the size he uses). I find this a great size for storing in my cabinet and measuring out vanilla, but you could use a smaller size if you'd like. The best indicator of whether you have enough beans in your vanilla is the color and smell. It should smell like vanialla, not alcohol and the color should be a rich brown. If it's not, add another bean. My bottles are small. Probably about 5 oz (since I’m still using Steve’s jars and when I checked the website, that’s the size he uses). I find this a great size for storing in my cabinet and measuring out vanilla, but you could use a smaller size if you’d like. The best indicator of whether you have enough beans in your vanilla is the color and smell. It should smell like vanialla, not alcohol and the color should be a rich brown. If it’s not, add another bean.

]]> By: Dee http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/where-to-get-bottles-for-homemade-vanilla/comment-page-1#comment-127366 Dee Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:26:04 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/?p=4583#comment-127366 Wow, Jennifer, that is so cool. What size bottle for 3-4 beans? I like littler ones for my crowded spice cabinet. 4oz? 8oz? Dee. Wow, Jennifer, that is so cool. What size bottle for 3-4 beans?
I like littler ones for my crowded spice cabinet. 4oz? 8oz?

Dee.

]]> By: Jennifer http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/where-to-get-bottles-for-homemade-vanilla/comment-page-1#comment-126719 Jennifer Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:53:55 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/?p=4583#comment-126719 If you put the vanilla beans (about 3 or 4) in the individual bottles (split length-wise) and then fill with vodka (or light rum - which I prefer), you can just top off the vodka or rum as you use the vanilla, and one bottle will last for years. Let the vanilla sit about 6 weeks initially, no need to let it sit when you top it off, unless you add a lot of vodka/rum at once. As long as you keep the beans covered, they will not go bad and your vanilla will continue to be wonderful! I've been doing this for about 10 years now. I can usually get about 3 or 4 years out of one bottle (and I use it a LOT). You'll know when you have to add more beans or start over as the scent and color will lessen. This will significantly cut down on the cost of making your vanilla as you won't need to repeatedly purchase bottles, and it will allow your gift recipients to continue to use the vanilla for much longer. There is really no need to strain the vanilla when you use it. I shake the bottle each time before measuring out. Every now and then a tiny seed comes out, but these are fine - you won't see or notice them in your finished project. All of my information on vanilla making comes from Steve at Hartley Herbs - he's the one that sold me my first bottle of "Perpetual Vanilla" many, many years ago at a craft show in Florida. If you put the vanilla beans (about 3 or 4) in the individual bottles (split length-wise) and then fill with vodka (or light rum – which I prefer), you can just top off the vodka or rum as you use the vanilla, and one bottle will last for years. Let the vanilla sit about 6 weeks initially, no need to let it sit when you top it off, unless you add a lot of vodka/rum at once. As long as you keep the beans covered, they will not go bad and your vanilla will continue to be wonderful! I’ve been doing this for about 10 years now. I can usually get about 3 or 4 years out of one bottle (and I use it a LOT). You’ll know when you have to add more beans or start over as the scent and color will lessen. This will significantly cut down on the cost of making your vanilla as you won’t need to repeatedly purchase bottles, and it will allow your gift recipients to continue to use the vanilla for much longer. There is really no need to strain the vanilla when you use it. I shake the bottle each time before measuring out. Every now and then a tiny seed comes out, but these are fine – you won’t see or notice them in your finished project. All of my information on vanilla making comes from Steve at Hartley Herbs – he’s the one that sold me my first bottle of “Perpetual Vanilla” many, many years ago at a craft show in Florida.

]]> By: Laura http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/where-to-get-bottles-for-homemade-vanilla/comment-page-1#comment-97220 Laura Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:41:18 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/?p=4583#comment-97220 Oh that's funny - I see here that I originally replied that I DID ask for the bottles back. I totally forgot that I'd asked, since no one remembered to give them to me! Or, maybe they're still using their vanilla?? :) Oh that’s funny – I see here that I originally replied that I DID ask for the bottles back. I totally forgot that I’d asked, since no one remembered to give them to me! Or, maybe they’re still using their vanilla?? :)

]]> By: Laura http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/where-to-get-bottles-for-homemade-vanilla/comment-page-1#comment-97218 Laura Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:39:18 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/?p=4583#comment-97218 No, I don't actually think I got any of the bottles back. But I didn't ask for them back either. Since I gave it as gifts, I hesitated to ask, although with family, I suppose they surely wouldn't mind! No, I don’t actually think I got any of the bottles back. But I didn’t ask for them back either. Since I gave it as gifts, I hesitated to ask, although with family, I suppose they surely wouldn’t mind!

]]> By: C Dazey http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/where-to-get-bottles-for-homemade-vanilla/comment-page-1#comment-97215 C Dazey Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:46:54 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/?p=4583#comment-97215 Just out of curiosity, did you end up getting most of your bottles back? I have a batch of vanilla going, and am contemplating how I will give it to my recipients. Thanks! Just out of curiosity, did you end up getting most of your bottles back? I have a batch of vanilla going, and am contemplating how I will give it to my recipients. Thanks!

]]> By: Cori Walkden http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/where-to-get-bottles-for-homemade-vanilla/comment-page-1#comment-94557 Cori Walkden Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:23:48 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/?p=4583#comment-94557 The best price so far was the specialtybottle.com - I ordered 20 bottles at $.68 each and shipping was $9.78, much better than the 19 and $15 from Mountain Rose and the other sites I checked. Thanks for the heads up. The best price so far was the specialtybottle.com – I ordered 20 bottles at $.68 each and shipping was $9.78, much better than the 19 and $15 from Mountain Rose and the other sites I checked. Thanks for the heads up.

]]> By: Miracle Quelle http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/where-to-get-bottles-for-homemade-vanilla/comment-page-1#comment-92898 Miracle Quelle Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:35:46 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/?p=4583#comment-92898 Another good place to buy bottles for much cheaper is containerandpackaging.com. Another good place to buy bottles for much cheaper is containerandpackaging.com.

]]> By: Jenny http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/where-to-get-bottles-for-homemade-vanilla/comment-page-1#comment-88106 Jenny Thu, 05 May 2011 00:30:20 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/?p=4583#comment-88106 I am currently making vanilla for my daughters wedding reception gifts for her guests. So excited to see the finished product. This is real vanilla and makes such a difference in your baking! No comparison to what you get at the store. For 300 2oz bottles it will end up being just over one dollar each....WOW!!! That includes the vanilla beans from ebay, bottles from specialty bottles and the vodka. I am currently making vanilla for my daughters wedding reception gifts for her guests. So excited to see the finished product. This is real vanilla and makes such a difference in your baking! No comparison to what you get at the store. For 300 2oz bottles it will end up being just over one dollar each….WOW!!! That includes the vanilla beans from ebay, bottles from specialty bottles and the vodka.

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