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The hardest part is waiting 8 weeks, although with minimal effort you'll reap rewards many times over, as the flavors of these three extracts can't be beat... Yields: 4 oz. (1/2 cup) lemon extract  Prep: 5 Mins. Cure: 8 weeks --1 (4 oz.) Mason jar with plastic lid (or lid and ring) INGREDIENTS 1 large, fresh lemon, washed and dried, then zest (do not include with bitter pith when zesting)   1/2 cup quality vodka METHOD Place your jar in a small saucepan, and cover with water.  Bring to boil for 10 minutes to sterilize.  Remove jar on a clean kitchen towel to cool and air dry. (If not using plastic lids as I am, be sure to sterilize your rings and lids as well.) Meanwhile, zest lemon (not white pith as it is bitter) and place into bottom of the 4 oz. Mason jar.  Fill jar with vodka to within 1/4" of top of rim. Place lid on jar and close tightly, shake a few times, label, date and place it in a cool, dark cabinet.  Let rest for 8 weeks, while occasionally sh...

A super moist and lovely banana flavor in each and every bite that's sure to become your go-to recipe... Yields: (1 loaf) Serves: (10-12) Prep Time: 10 Mins. Bake: 60-65 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 4 ripe, medium bananas, smashed 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon fine kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon bourbon-vanilla extract (or vanilla extract ) METHOD Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a loaf pan (I used glass); set aside. Using a hand mixer, in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, smashed bananas and bourbon-vanilla extract; combine well. Place a sieve, elevated, over wet ingredients and sift flour, baking soda and powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gently mix just until dry ingredients are incorporated, while scraping bowl. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, until...