I finally made my own vanilla bean paste — and let’s just say… there was a moment. 😅 After adding the xanthan gum, I didn’t secure the blender lid properly and vanilla paste went everywhere — including on me. I kept going, finished the batch, and honestly? It was still 100% worth it. This vanilla bean paste was made entirely in a high-powered blender, no stove involved. The blender heat does all the work. I used vodka and corn syrup, and while it isn’t super thick right away, it’s not watery ei