DIY Strawberry Vodka ~ One bottle (750ml) Vodka, decent quality, 2 pints (about 1 1 /4 pounds) Strawberries Rinse, hull, and quarter the Strawberries and place them in a glass container with lid. Add Vodka, cover, and agitate the jar. Store in cool, dark place for 7 days, swirling around once a day to promote extraction. After 3 to 7 days, strain with a coffee filter. Store in a bottle – such as the original Vodka bottle – and use at your discretion.

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DIY Strawberry Vodka ~ One bottle (750ml) Vodka, decent quality, 2 pints (about 1 1 /4 pounds) Strawberries Rinse, hull, and quarter the Strawberries and place them in a glass container with lid. Add Vodka, cover, and agitate the jar. Store in cool, dark place for 7 days, swirling around once a day to promote extraction. After 3 to 7 days, strain with a coffee filter. Store in a bottle – such as the original Vodka bottle – and use at your discretion.

Cinnamon Banana Swirl Bread...AMAZING. I have made it three times already. My husband loves it. WINNER!

Cheesecake in Jars ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, zest of one lemon, 2 packages cream cheese, 8 oz each (room temp) 2 large eggs(room temp),¼ cup heavy cream,1 ½ t pure vanilla extract,1 c fresh berries.Preheat oven to 350. (see link for water bath baking details). Bake 25-30 min

baked "fried" pickles with homemade ranch- my favorite!