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For us who are just starting off, it would have been so useful to see how you crochet and how you turn to form another row. I think that’s the most crucial step in this whole video. But, thanks for sharing that idea of crocheting strips.
Good afternoon 😃 I’m so glad that I found you ! Thank you 🙏 for being real. What I mean by that is you show the true self and not just showing off. I have been married for 50 years and I also know what it’s like to be a homemaker. Have a blessed day ❤
Thank you! I don't believe in being anyone but myself. Everyone brings something different to the world. It's important for everyone to be true to themselves. Otherwise, we lose out on the blessings God has for our lives. Thank you for stopping by, and thank you for your kind words. 50 years! Wow! ❤️
Hi Julie, I pray things are going well. I've been praying also for all the decisions you've been making for your mom. That's a tough road to travel. May Gods peace guide and continue to direct you my friend. Much love,
Single crochet would definitely last longer than double, and a knitted garter stitch would be also good. The colors you used are so pretty, and the joining technique is a life saver!
Great! I think you will really like this rug. Your feet will LOVE it! I have never tried washing just the strips. I'm afraid that would create a big tangled mess with all the fraying. I like to place my finished rugs in low traffic areas to minimize washing too often. This keeps the fraying down. Thank you so much for stopping by!
Thank you for stopping by! We don't actually measure everything all the time when cooking. I always say we measure from our hearts. The amount we add is always dependent on how many we are feeding or if we are storing leftovers by either freezing or freeze drying. 🤔 Thank you for stopping by! I pray you have a blessed week! 🤎
Julie, I stumbled across your video having the same design I have in mind for our mudroom entryway! I'm so thankful for your instructions, it will help me out a lot! I enjoy your channel so much!! Thank you for sharing!!🧡🧡🧡
I'm glad another man can cook, my husband is a good cook and so was all my family's husbands. If your man can't cook, then he would have to make himself a sandwich.
The last time I made vanilla I used food grade glycerine. What's your thoughts on that. It doesn't have that wonderful smell. We are an alcohol free family so I'm having a hard time deciding what to do. Love from Missouri
I have never tried using glycerine, but I understand that not using alcohol is important to many. We only use the vanilla in baked goods. The alcohol gets cooked off during the baking process. However, if you are using it to make ice cream or yogurt, the alcohol will still be present.
Perhaps there are not enough vanilla beans? Grade A beans are plumper and contain more moisture content than grade B. I'm not sure what grade you used. Maybe try adding a couple more beans? Or you can add up to a tablespoon of cane sugar per pint of extract, or two tablespoons per quart, to help soften the alcohol smell. I hope this helps. ❤️
The whitish substance on vanilla beans could be vanillin crystals or mold. Vanillin crystals are small, white, and transparent crystals that can form on vanilla beans when they have a lower moisture content. The crystals can look like tiny white needles, rain droplets, or glass-like diamonds. They are a sign that the vanilla beans were well-cultivated and cured, and that the vanillin, a flavor compound that contributes to the bean's aroma and taste, has migrated to the outside of the pod as it dries out. Vanillin crystals are safe to eat and can make vanilla have a more concentrated flavor. Mold can also appear on vanilla beans as a white, powdery substance that doesn't glitter. Mold can be difficult to distinguish from other imperfections on the bean, but it usually has a musty, wet smell and can be yellow, green, white, or black in color. I hope this helps. 🙏
@@JulieKeeperofMyHome Thank you! I did remove the parts that were questionable to me. And the beans didn't smell bad, in fact they smelled good! So I went ahead and started my vanilla. This was 13 months ago. When I heard about possible mold on vanilla beans, I got a little paranoid, but now I think I was just seeing crystals. I decanted my vanilla today and it tastes and smells delicious!
Timing is so funny. I started a batch of vanilla today. I used vodka but the others sound good too. I lucked out when I found a bottle for $6. Love it!!! Real vanilla smells so good. If I find some cut little bottles, some times I give vanilla as Christmas gifts to those who I know appreciate it. Lol.
Hi Julie. Ive been making homemade vanilla extract for about 3 years. I use Vodka. I have given it away for Christmas, and i use it for my baking. Thank you for making this video.
I have made my own before, the biggest problem I have is remembering a year ahead! I forget and then run out! I am going to order some beans right now and get it done this week. I bought a 16 oz bottle of it at Costco for 11.99, (only ingredients are vanilla beans and alcohol) which is way cheaper than the grocery. Great tips! I might do a batch of half bourbon and half vodka. Thanks!! Have a great week! Do you think I can just put in about 12 beans in the alcohol bottle? That way it’s all in one? I always decanted it.
I'm just gathering supplies to start making my own vanilla. I don't use a lot but I would like to have some made up and ready. I put it off a long time. I've just got to decide on my jars now. Ty Julie. I pray your up coming week is amazing!
I can’t remember the last time I bought vanilla, I’ve been making it so long. I’ve tried other liquor but tend to make more with vodka, maybe because it’s cheaper? Lol. I think it lasts longer also than store bought because I don’t add as much. Have a blessed day ❤️
We love making our own vanilla. We use vodka to make it. It tastes so good and is so much cheaper. We use it to make cookies, in yogurt, in rice pudding, in French toast, the list goes on and on.
Hi Julie, I love chicken soup. It's my favorite. I love making it. Your garden has grown so fast. It looks great! I pray your harvest is huge! Be blessed
The garden is looking good. I also have a ton of scapes, going to make some pesto and not sure what else. The dogs have been enjoying eating some of the spinach lol
Love soup any time of year!!! It tends to trigger off a hot flash but I don’t care!! lol! I’m going to take a peek at that website, glad they don’t add a whole bunch of salt or unnecessary ingredients!! Thanks❤
I'm sorry you feel that way. My channel is meant to be a slow living, relaxing channel. Much of life today is very fast-paced and stressful. If I can give just one person a moment of peace in their life, I have succeeded. I appreciate you taking the time to watch what you did. Many blessings to you!
