Making your own vanilla extract is surprisingly simple. All you need is vanilla pods and alcohol. Split the pods, place them in a bottle of vodka, seal it, and leave it. Over a few months, the liquid transforms into a rich amber extract, pulling out the full depth of flavour from the beans. The longer you leave it, the better it gets. At the same time, you can create a simple syrup, gently boiling sugar and water until it thickens, ready to use in drinks or desserts. If you’re storing anything l

if we have voices, we must use them. Edit: if you’re feeling helpless remember that we have more power than you think. Don’t look away even when it becomes uncomfortable. Educate yourself on what’s happening in Afghanistan and Palestine right now, donate to organizations supporting Afghan and Palestinian women, and use your voice because their voices are being silenced 🩷 I would highly recommend reading “A Woman is No Man” by Etaf Rum. It is about Palestinian women living in America and it chan