Vanilla Extract - Do you know how to make it?

Instructions

1. Use a knife to split the bean in half (cut lengthwise down each vanilla bean, splitting them in half, leaving an 1/2 inch at the end connected.
2. Put vanilla beans in a bottle.
3. Add 4 and 1/2 cups of vodka.
4. Close bottle and store in a cool, dry place for at least 2 months. (up to 6)
5. Shake the bottle vigorously every day for at least the first week.
6. By the second or third day the extract should be a bit darker.
7. Week 2, 3, 4 and 5 - Shake the bottle a few times a week. If you are stressed out shake the bottle every day.
8. And don't panic. Just imagine all your problems are turning into vanilla extract. You can handle it and shake it any
9. day, any time you want to.
10. Week 6 - You have a very raw vanilla extract. You can use it in your recipe.
11. As you use the vanilla, simple add in more vodka to replace what you have used.
12. Last for years.